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An epidemiologist who spent a year studying the high rate of workplace deaths in Wyoming says his research points to lack of a “culture of…

The three bills that make up the Students Come First legislation will probably be changing, and those changes could be dramatic, local legislators…

Local school districts have one more day to tell Idaho’s Department of Education how they’ll spend their portion of $13 million for…

The Bannock County Sheriff?s Office has issued a warning on a phone scam in which the scammers ask people if they would like to renew their driver?s…

A manufacturing plant is closing it’s doors and moving away, but Pocatello’s loss will be Idaho Falls’ gain. Community leaders have…

There have been more layoffs at the Idaho Cleanup Project on the Idaho National Laboratory site. It’s earlier than most workers expected. The…

Police have identified a man they say has used stolen credit cards at multiple locations in Idaho Falls. They have not yet released the…

Rocky Mountain Power customers can expect to see an annual increase in prices over the next decade as the company seeks to build up its…

A 911 hang-up call ended with Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies confiscating 18 marijuana plants and arresting the occupant of an alleged…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested on a charge of felony possession of a controlled substance after she attempted to flee from courthouse security…

The Bureau of Land Management wants local people’s opinions on how to make itself more competitive when it comes to solar and wind energy…

MONDAY UPDATE Soda Springs police officer Anthony Stuckey, 25, is currently suspended from his position, Police Chief Joe Rice said Monday. Rice said…

What waits around the bend in the financial world is never certain. But at a meeting of the Greater Idaho Falls Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on…

An Idaho hunting group says Idaho Fish and Game is holding secret meetings with environmental groups, and planning illegal changes to how the…

Wolf hunting by permit in Idaho began in August, and wildlife managers say it’s going according to plan. About 30 permits were issued in the…

Brigham Young University – Idaho is expanding more than ever as the school continues to break record numbers of enrollment. Now, the city of…

Idaho Falls police arrested Travis Lance Harmon, 30, after an argument that turned physical at a residence in the 1400 block of Austin around 3 a.m.…

A 47-year-old Rigby man will be arraigned Tuesday on felony charges of aggravated assault and stalking. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Sgt.…

Idaho Falls police arrested 46-year-old Fred Julian Pando on a charge of attempted rape. The alleged victim, a 17-year-old female, stated that Pando…

It’s a big month for politics and Idaho is in the mix. First, Iowa is in the spotlight with Tuesday’s big caucus. New Hampshire will…

It’s a month all about learning snow sports, and there are instructors everywhere who are all about teaching them. Kelly Canyon has kids…

The state legislature in Boise is back in session Jan. 9, and that means a whole new year of laws and issues on the table. Those following the state…

Paying for a chance to win big will soon be going up for some lottery fans. Lottery officials say the price of tickets for the Powerball jackpot will…

Three train cars derailed in the Union Pacific rail yard in Pocatello, the company said Monday. Union Pacific said the cars were carrying flour, but…

The family and friends of 20-year-old Buck Garner — murdered in Ammon on Christmas Day — gathered across the street from the crime scene…

A born-and-bred Firth man is receiving national attention for his play on the polo field. The ?hockey on horses? sport is still growing in the United…

One family is celebrating possibly the best new year in Idaho Falls by welcoming 2012’s first new born baby. Brittany Mangum gave birth to John…

Dr. Henry West, one of Pocatello’s favorite doctors of chiropractic medicine, died last Tuesday. But he wasn’t just a doctor for people…

A burglary suspect is in police custody after an early morning chase in Idaho Falls. Tanner Penrod, 24, was wanted in connection with a burglary that…

To ring in the new year, a local event is trying to bring Times Square to southeast Idaho. When New Year’s Eve rolls around, many in the area…

A Rigby man is alive thanks to his heroic neighbor and a little luck, which saved him from potentially fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. “Happy…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is getting ready to announce a multimillion-dollar plan which he believes will lead to plenty of new jobs in…

The Office of Nuclear Energy is getting more money than expected for the 2012 fiscal year. A boost in funds is a good thing for the agency, but where…

After arresting the prime suspect in the Christmas stabbing case, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has made six more arrests in…

The Idaho Falls community is celebrating the first billion dollar business in the eastern half of the state. Health and wellness company Melaleuca…

A new ruling by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has a lot of locals upset, while wind enthusiasts celebrate a big victory. The decision will…

If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet, there are still plenty of last minute deals to polish off your list. Local services can…

A conservation group is going to court to get a local bird on the endangered species list. The greater sage grouse is a small bird that lives among…

The commission which oversees the regulation of public utilities in Boise has reversed an earlier decision regarding wind turbines. The fight over…

Idaho State Police is shortstaffed and troopers can’t respond to problems as fast, so ISP is looking to hire. Statewide ISP has sent out the…

Many southeastern Idaho residents have been calling the regional Better Business Bureau office about a suspicious email, which the BBB says is a…

It’s not easy finding a job in this economy, but the Idaho Department of Labor is offering help to young adults who are willing to work. The…

Small business advocates and economic developers met in Aberdeen on Thursday to tell Simplot employees about the opportunities for them after the…

Two girls from Rexburg are safe after their mother — who has no custodial rights to her kids — checked them out of school on Wednesday.…

Idaho consumers are getting calls from phony tech support specialists wanting access to personal computers as a ploy to steal information, passwords…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an Idaho Falls man who disappeared Friday afternoon. It’s now being labeled as a…

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The arrangements for the homecoming of fallen Idaho Falls soldier Sgt. Ryan Sharp, 28, have been released by the military. Col. Tim Marsano of the…

Teachers can already do a lot to help students in class, but there are plenty of teachers in Eastern Idaho who go the extra mile to give assistance…

Saturday was the annual “Shop with a Cop” event for dozens of local kids. In Idaho Fall, 29 kids, ages 5 to 12, were paired up with a law…

With the temperature dropping, Pocatello and Chubbuck locals are now able to take to the ice. The community ice skating rink in Chubbuck is now open…

Locals were invited to get a special look at the region’s history at the Bannock County Historical Museum. Saturday afternoon, the history…

Computer users all over the nation woke up with a bogus email in their inbox this morning and the target this time is Amazon. Scammers are looking to…

One local middle school is encouraging its students to have a more balanced diet and using grant money to do it. You won’t find candy bars or…

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The Idaho Falls city council is welcoming back honey bees after outlawing them from the city nearly 50 years ago. On a four- to- two vote the Idaho…

Madison High School won $100,000 Friday for helping students better prepare for a college education. The school was awarded the generous donation…

Over the last decade, Idaho has seen a steady increase of suicides. In the past few years, Idaho has gone from having the 11th-highest suicide rate…

Returning home from military service and trying to find a job can be difficult, but there is help on the way for veterans. An act passed by Congress…

Investigation into the Wednesday evacuation of the Bonneville County Technology Center on Technology Drive in Idaho Falls is continuing. Idaho Falls…

A 32 year old Livingston, Montana man will stand trial on charges of burglary and robbery. John Holland Green appeared before 7th District Judge Greg…

About 75 people braved the frigid temperatures Wednesday morning to be one of the first 100 people to win free coupons from Chick-fil-A for a year.…

The signs for title loan companies are all over Pocatello: “Quick cash,” “Pay day loans,” “No credit? No…

Five Madison County firefighters were honored Wednesday night by the Rexburg City Council. A standing ovation recognized their efforts in a…

For the second night in a row, members of the Idaho Public Utility Commission heard passionate testimony from Rocky Mountain Power customers. It was…

For University of Idaho graduate student Maziar Rostamian, living with his wife Akhgar Kiakojuri in eastern Idaho has its challenges. The pair, who…

Members of an elementary school community are joining forces to help their friend and neighbor who is in danger of being deported. Everyone at Dora…

With Double L Manufacturing leaving American Falls, Power County has lost another major employer. First Simplot left, and now Double L; that is a…

A building on Technology Drive in Idaho Falls was evacuated after a chemical spill occurred inside. Emergency personnel said that one of the work…

A local professor who analyzes dust particles has been asked to share his research on an international scale. Idaho State University professor Philip…

If you’re traveling between Idaho Falls and Boise this winter, you’ll have one less option as you do so. SeaPort airlines has announced…

Idaho’s unemployment levels have held around nine percent over the past two years, but new statistics show the number of those underemployed…

A man is dead after a hay bale fell on top of him in Lewisville Monday night. Jefferson County spokeswoman Mikey Eames said Rick Davis, 47, went out…

With the plant connected to the power system, Hoku Corporation is another big step closer to getting its Pocatello facility up and running.…

Rexburg Police have arrested two men who they believe have been stealing from several Rexburg businesses. Twenty-year-old Gabriel Moises Brandon from…

Members of the Secret Service were in eastern Idaho this week to pick up a videotape of Oscar Ortega-Hernandez, the man police believe fired shots at…

An Idaho man charged with firing two shots at the White House last week has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Barack Obama or his…

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A local man contacted us Wednesday to tell his side of a bizarre meeting he had in early July with suspected White House shooter Oscar…

BREAKING UPDATE: ABC News tells Local News 8 Oscar Ortega-Hernandez has been arrested. Ortega-Hernandez was arrested around 10:35 a.m. MT in Indiana,…

There is new information Monday about the Idaho Falls man police believe fired a gun near the White House over the weekend. Police are looking for…

A burglar broke into Pocatello’s animal shelter and what they stole could put peoples lives at risk. Workers at the shelter noticed the…

After millions of dollars in cuts to Idaho’s Medicaid budget, two disability advocate groups are teaming up to educate the public. The goal: To…

Idaho National Laboratory officials said 16 workers were exposed to radioactive material, not the 17 originally reported. At a media conference held…

The Wyoming Supreme Court is considering whether the town of Jackson was justified in keeping anti-abortion protesters away from Boy Scouts. Lawyers…

Many say the J.R. Simplot Co. Simplot is the heart of the Aberdeen community and now it will close in 2014. People we talked to call it an absolute…

This time next year, precincts will be counting ballots in the 2012 presidential election. But before that, come the primaries and caucuses. Changes…

Eight people were taken to the hospital Saturday after the SUV they were in rolled down a cliff and into a stream, police said. The accident happened…

The Idaho State Board of Education will vote Thursday on whether to require two online classes as part of the high school graduation requirements.…

Reports surfaced last week about a sniper school in Idaho’s Skull Canyon. The story caught the attention of the Bureau of Land Management and…

Students at an eastern Idaho university will have a new option next year when it comes to choosing majors. Brigham Young University-Idaho just…

Rest assured if a terrorist attack were to take place in eastern Idaho, first responders are prepared. Local response teams got to take part in a…

With election day nearing, candidates for city races are on the home stretch. One of those is for a spot on Ammon’s City Council. Keith Morse…

Hoku’s Pocatello plant is getting its second access point. Hoku officials negotiated with Union Pacific to build a permanent secondary route…

With the Pocatello City Council elections just 15 days away, the candidates all came out Monday night to speak at a League of Women Voter’s…

The housing crunch has been such a key topic of conversation since the recession began. We wanted to know how President Obama’s proposed home…

Families of the victims of Paul Ezra Rhoades are digesting the news that his execution date has been set. The headlines may be faded, but memories of…

A Pocatello man was confronted and robbed at gunpoint by two men in the Fred Meyer parking lot at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, said Lt. Paul Manning. A…

Rexburg is a smaller city with no public transportation system so it can be somewhat of a challenge, especially for students. Getting groceries…

A big company now boasts a huge presence in eastern Idaho. For awhile, it had the code name “Domus” and eventually we found out it was…