Rexburg Archives

Police chase ends when the suspect gets stuck between a fence and a tree

September 3, 2024 1:16 PM Stephanie Lucas

A car chase suspect is caught when he tries to escape from police on a walking path in Rexburg Tuesday…

US-20 Exit 333 for Rexburg will remain closed through Labor Day

August 28, 2024 3:55 PM Tucker Robertson

Multiple unanticipated delays have forced contractors and crews to keep Exit 333 for Rexburg closed through Labor…

Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia is reopened

August 24, 2024 5:27 PM News Team

SH-33 from Newdale to Tetonia is now open along with power being…

Rexburg sewer line repaired; water restrictions lifted

August 23, 2024 4:36 PM Noah Farley

The City of Rexburg was able to fix the sewage line much faster thanks to the public limiting their water…

Madison County issues burn ban

August 21, 2024 3:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Madison County. officials have issued a burn ban due to low fuel relative humidity. The ban will be in effect through October 15, 2024.…

Construction crews concerned about tool thefts

August 20, 2024 1:53 PM Noah Farley

Grant Belnap from H. C. Construction came to work at a construction site Monday morning to find an unwanted…

101-year-old woman graduates from BYU-Idaho

August 13, 2024 12:43 PM Noah Farley

She got a standing ovation when she stood up from her wheelchair and walked to receive her…

Non-profit group Crossroad Park buys Chad Daybell property

August 9, 2024 11:05 PM News Team

An anonymous donor has purchased the Chad Daybell house north of Rexburg. They plan to give it to a new non-profit group called Crossroad Park which…

Evacuation order lifted after grass fire threatens Madison County homes

August 6, 2024 3:43 PM Seth Ratliff

Madison County Sheriff’s Office said a wildfire is burning west of Rexburg north of Idaho Highway 33. The sheriff’s office is asking residents…

Firefighters burn down donated home for training

August 2, 2024 11:28 AM News Team

Firefighter with the Madison Fire Department have been doing training exercises at a home in…

Job fair set for Rexburg on Tuesday, August 5

July 31, 2024 7:48 PM News Team

Several companies will be at a job fair at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Rexburg at 480 West 2nd…

Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts

July 29, 2024 6:24 PM Sam Ross

Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this…

How did this happen? Truck wheel kills innocent bystander

July 26, 2024 4:58 PM Noah Farley

Local News 8 spoke with a truck driver to learn what may have caused the semi-trailer wheel to come…

Investigation indicates woman killed by flying semi-tire

July 25, 2024 1:03 PM News Team

Madison County Sheriff gives an update on what may have happened to a woman found dead Monday along Highway 33.…

Venting of natural gas has stopped, evacuees allowed to return to Burton area

July 16, 2024 11:56 AM Curtis Jackson

An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.…

Police looking for woman who left hospital

July 12, 2024 11:42 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi…

Drone captures moment when fireworks explode

July 9, 2024 11:30 AM News Team

A newly released drone video shows the fireworks explosion in Rexburg during an Independence Day…

2024 Independence Day Events

July 1, 2024 2:38 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

Man killed when car crashes into overpass

June 26, 2024 4:50 PM Curtis Jackson

A man was killed when his car crashed into an overpass on US 20 and burst into flames. …

Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty

June 26, 2024 12:06 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…

Local boy wins third World Elk Calling Championships award

June 21, 2024 5:35 PM Noah Farley

Sam Wolcott entered the Voice Division, where contestants only use their voices to mimic elk…

IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment

June 19, 2024 4:19 PM News Team

Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…

Governor, Lt. Governor release statements on groundwater agreement

June 20, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke both released statements Thursday morning on the agreement made to end the water…

Rexburg Pride ups security after protests last year

June 13, 2024 4:49 PM Seth Ratliff

The Rexburg LGBTQ+ community is preparing for its annual pride celebration this Saturday. Local News 8 has learned at least one group of protesters…

Couple remembers how the Teton Dam disaster affected their wedding 48 years later

June 5, 2024 6:32 PM Ashley Chilcutt

David Taylor and his high school sweetheart Suzie planned to be married June 6 on his grandparent’s wedding anniversary. However, when the dam broke,…

Little Women: The Broadway Musical at BYU-Idaho

June 4, 2024 12:49 PM Curtis Jackson

The Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Theater and Dance is pleased to present its production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical in the…

Family and law enforcement plan to move forward after Chad Daybell’s trial

June 3, 2024 4:36 PM Seth Ratliff

Thursday’s guilty verdict was the first step toward closure and healing for many of the people…

People remember the Teton Dam Flood

June 3, 2024 12:10 PM Braydon Wilson

The first Saturday every June is a day of remembrance in Rexburg for the Teton Dam Flood which rocked the entire valley and killed 11 people on June…

Chad Daybell Trial: News conference set outside courthouse

June 1, 2024 12:44 PM News Team

A news conference is set up outside the Ada County Courthouse after the sentencing of Chad Daybell. The Woodcocks and members of the prosecution…

Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murders

June 1, 2024 12:00 PM Associated Press

Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death for the murders of his late wife and Lori Vallow’s two youngest children in…

Jury convicts Chad Daybell of killing wife and Vallow’s children

May 30, 2024 8:59 AM Associated Press

Jury deliberations continue Thursday morning in the Chad Daybell…

Chad Daybell trial: First day of jury deliberations ends without a verdict

May 29, 2024 8:47 AM Linda Larsen

The first day of jury deliberations has ended without a…

Exit 332 on US 20 in Rexburg to fully close May 29 for construction

May 22, 2024 2:29 PM News Team

Exit 332 on U.S. Highway 20 in Rexburg will completely close for one month beginning next Wednesday, May…

Teton River Idaho Temple groundbreaking set June 1

May 28, 2024 9:33 AM News Team

The public is invited to watch the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River Idaho Temple on Saturday, June 1,…

Chad Daybell Trial: Prosecution ends rebuttal testimony, closing arguments set for Wednesday

May 28, 2024 8:04 AM Linda Larsen

Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial. You can watch them here.…

Rexburg Carousel Summer kickoff Friday

May 24, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

In Rexburg, the city is starting off the Memorial Day weekend with its Carousel Summer…

Defense rests its case in Chad Daybell trial, rebuttal witnesses follow

May 23, 2024 8:32 AM Linda Larsen

The defense rested its case in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial Thursday morning.…

Data expert: No device data links Chad Daybell to Tylee’s burial site

May 22, 2024 8:15 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

A tale of 2 counties this primary election day

May 21, 2024 7:53 PM Braydon Wilson

It’s a tale of two counties this primary election day; one with brisk voter turnout, and one with a slower voter pace.…

Chad Daybell trial day 26: 2 of Chad’s children take the stand

May 20, 2024 8:20 AM Linda Larsen

The defense will begin its case in the murder trial of Chad Daybell.…

Primary elections are Tuesday, elections officials are encouraging voters to cast their vote

May 20, 2024 5:46 PM Braydon Wilson

Preparations for Tuesday’s elections started early.…

Chad Daybell trial: Full recap of prosecution’s case

May 19, 2024 8:00 AM Emma Valentine

Daybell’s trial is set to continue, Monday May 20th. The Prosecution rested their case on…

BYU-Idaho Radio celebrates its 40-year anniversary

May 17, 2024 11:49 AM Noah Farley

“We’re excited to remember the origins of BYU-Idaho Radio and the legacy built over the…

Family friends react to Daybell trial scare

May 16, 2024 10:51 PM Sam Gelfand

The State of Idaho held its collective breath Thursday as a clerical error threatened to derail the Chad Daybell murder…

Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child’s death, judge says

May 16, 2024 8:26 AM Linda Larsen

It’s day 25 of testimony in the Chad Daybell trial.…

Chad Daybell day 24: Testimonies focus on cell phone data, calls

May 15, 2024 8:30 AM Linda Larsen

It’s day 24 in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…

Chad Daybell trial day 22

May 13, 2024 8:28 AM Linda Larsen

It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

Chad Daybell trial day 21

May 10, 2024 8:22 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues on Day 21 in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

Day 20 testimony centered around DNA evidence found on Chad Daybell’s property

May 9, 2024 8:20 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues on day 20 of the Chad Daybell Trial at the Ada County Courthouse.…

Jurors brought to tears listening to heartbreaking, graphic testimony about Tylee and JJ’s autopsies

May 8, 2024 8:24 AM Linda Larsen

Day 19 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder…

Motel 6 offers Garfield-themed rooms

May 8, 2024 11:27 AM Noah Farley

Looks like the cat’s out of the bag.…

Detection dogs get time to shine during Idaho K9 training conference

May 7, 2024 6:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Handlers and their partners who specialize in drug detection had their time to shine in Rexburg on day two of the Idaho K9 training conference.…

Chad Daybell trial day 18: Alex Cox’s widow testifies about religious beliefs

May 7, 2024 8:25 AM Linda Larsen

Day 18 of testimony the Chad Daybell continues at the Ada County Courthouse.…

Chad Daybell trial continues with graphic testimony when detectives found JJ’s body

May 6, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

A special agent for the FBI was back on the stand Monday morning in the murder trial for Chad…

Daybell day 16: The jury hears from investigators who helped uncover J.J. and Tylee’s remains

May 3, 2024 8:31 AM Ashley Chilcutt

Chad Daybell murder trial continues Friday at the Ada County…

Rexburg CRABS project is in full swing

April 26, 2024 11:12 AM Ashley Chilcutt

The Rexburg CRABS project is in full…

Coroner explains why she changed Tammy Daybell’s cause of death

April 24, 2024 5:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Several witnesses took the stand for day 10 of the Chad Daybell Trial. Questioning focused on the death of Chad’s wife, Tammy…

When 911 goes down, how do we get the help we need?

April 24, 2024 5:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to…

Brandon Bordeaux takes stand at Chad Daybell case

April 23, 2024 5:44 PM Linda Larsen

Five witnesses took the stand on Tuesday for day 9 of the Chad Daybell…

Chad Daybell trial day 9

April 23, 2024 8:00 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial continues with Day 8 at the Ada County…

Lori Vallow’s son takes stand in Chad Daybell’s trial

April 22, 2024 8:28 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial continues with Day 8 at the Ada County…

Daybell trial wraps up for the week

April 19, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

Friday is day 7 of the Chad Daybell trial.…

Body-Cam Video: Deputy uses spike strip to stop chase

April 18, 2024 5:50 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office shared a video on social media Thursday of an officer using a spike strip to stop a high-speed chase on US…

Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell Trial Day 6

April 18, 2024 3:38 PM Linda Larsen

Melanie Gibb took the stand Thursday to testify in at the Chad Daybell murder trial. Gibb is the former best friend of Lori…

Local elementary students watch partial solar eclipse

April 8, 2024 5:33 PM Braydon Wilson

Students around the region went outside and watched the partial…

Local response to Rocky Mountain Power rate hike possibility

April 4, 2024 6:35 PM Stephanie Lucas

Higher energy prices could be on the way for Rocky Mountain Power customers.…

Police search for 16-year-old runaway

April 4, 2024 5:26 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 16-year-old…

Suspects in custody for Rexburg break-ins

April 3, 2024 4:59 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department has three suspects in custody for a string of recent car break-ins as of Wednesday afternoon.…

2024 Easter celebration events

March 28, 2024 1:28 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…

Local fourth grader deemed best in the west for handwriting competition

March 27, 2024 6:00 PM Braydon Wilson

A mother’s inspirations led one-fourth graders to the top. The Zaner-Bloser Company recently announced the winners of their handwriting competition…

Commuters invited to learn about construction plans on US 20 in Rexburg

March 26, 2024 12:53 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department will hold an open house to discuss construction plans and closures for two interchanges on US-20 in Rexburg.…

Chad Daybell arrives in Boise ahead of murder trial

March 21, 2024 5:19 PM News Team

Chad Daybell is now in the Ada County Jail in preparation of his upcoming murder trial.…

Rexburg dog park needs a cleanup

March 21, 2024 4:45 PM Emma Valentine

Rexburg dog owners say the local dog park needs a…

Evacuation lifted after propane truck catches fire in Madison County

March 20, 2024 2:10 PM News Team

People were evacuated from a propane tank truck fire on 6000 West in Madison County.…

Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside

March 18, 2024 10:05 AM Kailey Galaviz

True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…

Mental Health Monday: New program helping people handle emotions

March 11, 2024 4:15 AM Kailey Galaviz

Emotions are a large contributor to overall mental health. But dealing with them can be tricky. That’s where a new local program called InUPowers can…

Rexburg man arrested on 6 sexual exploitation of a child charges

March 8, 2024 4:01 PM News Team

A Rexburg man was arraigned Friday on six counts of sexual exploitation of a…

Early construction activities rescheduled for US 20 interchanges in Rexburg

March 4, 2024 12:35 PM News Team

Due to weather, the start date for this project has been shifted to later this month.…

7 vehicle pileup shuts down SH-33 for 3 hours

February 27, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

A Rigby man was hospitalized after a seven vehicle pileup on SH-33 Monday…

Local elementary school finds ways to encourage students to read more

February 26, 2024 11:03 AM Braydon Wilson

South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg is having some unique ways to encourage their students to…

Teton River Temple groundbreaking set for June 1

February 20, 2024 4:01 PM News Team

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River…

Teton Lake Winter Park closed for the season

February 13, 2024 1:08 PM News Team

The City of Rexburg has announced the Teton Lakes Winter Park is now closed for the rest of the…

BYU-Idaho student enrollment down

February 9, 2024 5:39 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…

Work set to begin on Rexburg interchanges in March

February 7, 2024 12:31 PM Braydon Wilson

Changes will soon be coming to two overpasses on US20 in Rexburg. Idaho Transportation Department is planning to make the bridges as diverging…

Rexburg detectives reflect on their decades of service

February 6, 2024 4:50 PM Seth Ratliff

A pair of Rexburg police officers retired Tuesday after a combined total of nearly 59 years of…

Soda Vine switches ownership, changes to Fixxology

February 2, 2024 11:54 AM Ashley Chilcutt

SodaVine, the retro-style soda and sweets shop, is officially closed after owner Robyn Eastin decided to…

Bridal Expo coming to Rexburg

February 2, 2024 9:14 AM Kailey Galaviz

A Bridal Expo is coming to Rexburg helping 2024 and future brides get a good look at vendors and resources in the area to plan a successful wedding…

Pierre Lake sentenced for murder, attempted murder

January 29, 2024 10:53 AM Braydon Wilson

19-year-old Pierre Lake was sentenced Monday for the murder of Ralph Brian and attempted murder of Karen…

Madison County Search and Rescue shares the importance of avalanche beacons

January 23, 2024 11:47 AM Braydon Wilson

Next time you head out into the backcountry of Madison County you may see a new tool that Search and Rescue has put in place to protect…

Rexburg to receive $25K plowing grant from Domino’s

January 23, 2024 2:53 PM News Team

The City of Rexburg will get a little extra money to help plow its…

Madison County officials share progress and goals

January 23, 2024 11:55 AM Noah Farley

He says Rexburg is America’s family community because of its people and their sense of…

Winter has finally arrived, how does Rexburg answer the call of snow?

January 10, 2024 11:38 AM Braydon Wilson

The City of Rexburg, much like the city of Idaho Falls, answers the call for plowing roads when two inches of snow accumulates on the ground.…

“No kid sleeps on the floor in our town” – Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides gifts that keep on giving

December 26, 2023 11:27 AM Kailey Galaviz

A bed is a gift that keeps on giving, especially for children who don’t have one to call their own. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit…

Madison Cares becomes Santa’s on-location elves

December 20, 2023 5:09 PM Braydon Wilson

The Madison School District has been hired by Santa Claus himself to be his on-location elves, as they seek to help families in the Rexburg area.…

Sled Shed gives back this holiday season by continuing to deliver bikes to families in need

December 20, 2023 5:05 PM Braydon Wilson

The holiday season is often spent with family and friends and honoring long-lasting traditions. The Sled Shed in Rexburg continues to give back to…

Shroud of Turin replica, lecture in Rexburg Monday

December 18, 2023 12:38 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Shroud of Turin is not put on display very often; however, east Idahoans will have an opportunity to see the next best…

Rexburg forum discusses Open Primary Initiative, allows people to hear both sides of the arguments

December 13, 2023 6:01 PM Braydon Wilson

The Rexburg area chamber of commerce hosted an open forum on the continuing debate on the Open Primary Initiative and Ranked Choice voting. The forum…