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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…

Grand Teton Mall celebrates 40th birthday

July 26, 2024 12:05 PM Sam Ross

The Grand Teton Mall is hosting a week long party to commemorate 40 years since it first opened on August 1,…

Redfish Lake recreation complex to reopen in phases

July 26, 2024 11:06 AM News Team

The Redfish Lake recreation complex on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area will reopen in phases beginning Friday, July 26, through Tuesday, July…

People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread

July 26, 2024 11:10 AM Associated Press

Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past…

Containment moves up to 58 percent on Bench Lake Fire

July 26, 2024 10:27 AM Curtis Jackson

Fire officials said the Bench Lake Fire is 58 percent contained and acreage remained at 2,595.…

How Miss USA Continental Worldwide wants to improve local communities

July 26, 2024 10:15 AM News Team

2024 Miss USA Continental Worldwide, Kaydee Mickelsen, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share her platform and how she wants to give back to the…

California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West

July 26, 2024 6:14 AM Associated Press

Associated Press California’s largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening…

Idaho Attorney General files lawsuit against Open Primary initiative

July 25, 2024 5:52 PM News Team

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador is challenging the open primary…

Pocatello woman injured in dog mauling

July 25, 2024 5:15 PM Noah Farley

“I’m having a hard time talking because my upper lip doesn’t want to function quite right. I’m eating soup constantly because I can’t…

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.…

Preston’s Debra Gilmore leaves a legacy of keeping highways clean

July 25, 2024 4:16 PM Seth Ratliff

A Preston woman who passed away was recently honored for keeping her community cleaner.…

New aftermath video shows the extensive damage at Biscuit Basin

July 25, 2024 2:09 PM News Team

A new video from the National Park Service shows the aftermath of a hydrothermal blast at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit…

Inkom to break ground for new library

July 25, 2024 1:29 PM News Team

The city of Inkom is getting ready to break ground on a new library Thursday, July 25, at 4…

Water pipe burst at White Pine Charter School

July 25, 2024 12:54 PM Stephanie Lucas

A water pipe burst at the White Pine Charter School on Wednesday morning.…

Report released on Arco crop-dusting crash

July 25, 2024 9:35 AM News Team

We have a follow-up on the plane crash that happened in Arco on June 20, 2024, that took the life of a crop-dusting…

Fire crews making progress on Bench Lake Fire

July 25, 2024 9:16 AM Curtis Jackson

Crews made progress on the Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake by increasing containment to 45 percent on Wednesday. The fire size remains at 2.595…

How INL is supporting global sustainability by improving EVs

July 25, 2024 7:52 AM Zach Glancy

Abby Todd, the Communications lead for Energy & Environment for Idaho National Laboratory, shows how INL is working to improve electronic vehicle…

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze

July 25, 2024 3:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Dalia Faheid, Robert Shackelford, Lauren Mascarenhas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The largest active wildfire in the United States has…

Idaho Falls Police need help in identify suspect in burglary case

July 24, 2024 5:57 PM News Team

Police need your help in identifying a possible burglary suspect at D&L Cleaners in Idaho Falls.…

Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin to remain closed for the rest of summer following explosion

July 24, 2024 5:35 PM News Team

Biscuit Basin will remain closed for the rest of Yellowstone’s summer season as a safety measure for visitors following Tuesday’s hyrothermal…

Idaho Food Bank looks to help kids overcome summer hunger

July 24, 2024 5:17 PM Noah Farley

Studies show hunger in Idaho is not…

Bingham County issues burn ban

July 24, 2024 5:01 PM Curtis Jackson

Bingham County Fire officials have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2024.…

“Thank a Farmer Day” celebrates local agriculture

July 24, 2024 3:40 PM Sam Ross

The Idaho Farm Bureau and local 4H volunteers gathered in the Ammon Culver’s parking lot today to celebrate farmers by teaching local kids about…

Idaho Department of Education announces SRO grant opportunity

July 25, 2024 12:45 PM Seth Ratliff

Idaho school districts and charter schools are now able to apply for additional funding to hire a School Resource Officer (SRO).…

Rigby family wins money on TV game show

July 24, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

A Rigby family came close to winning the grand prize on “The Quiz with Balls” game show which aired Tuesday night.…

Surprise Yellowstone geyser eruption highlights little known hazard at popular park

July 24, 2024 11:14 AM Associated Press

Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A surprise eruption of steam in a Yellowstone National Park geyser basin that sent people scrambling for…

Fire size remains the same for Bench Lake Fire

July 24, 2024 9:30 AM News Team

The Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake is 34 percent contained and the acreage remained at 2,595, according to fire officials Wednesday, July…

Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics

July 23, 2024 10:06 PM Associated Press

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics following a vote Wednesday by…

Bryan Kohberger arrives September 13 for a hearing in Latah County District Court in Moscow

Lawyer for man charged with killing 4 University of Idaho students wants trial moved to Boise

July 23, 2024 7:54 PM Associated Press

Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students are urging a judge to move…

Why we see power outages in the heat of the day

July 23, 2024 7:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Nearly 2,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers experienced another power outage Tuesday afternoon in the Ammon area, following two overnight outages…

Staying healthy despite smoky air conditions

July 23, 2024 7:41 PM Noah Farley

Smoke is a natural airway irritant, so a lot of smoke exposure can be harmful to anyone’s…

Idaho Democratic Party Delegate to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris

July 23, 2024 2:02 PM News Team

All of Idaho Democrat delegates will support Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential…

Large hydrothermal explosion caught on camera in Yellowstone National Park

July 23, 2024 1:32 PM Curtis Jackson

Video on Facebook shows an intense explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning.…

Rigby family competes in “The Quiz with Balls” on Fox

July 23, 2024 8:25 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Will and Jodi Bozung of Rigby came into the Local News 8 studio to talk about their appearance on “The Quiz with Balls.” In…

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is sworn in during a House of Representatives Oversight Committee hearing on the security lapses that allowed an attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns

July 23, 2024 8:42 AM CNN

CNN By Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has…

Power restored for Ammon area

July 22, 2024 2:33 PM Curtis Jackson

Some 2230 Rocky Mountain Power customers are without power this afternoon due to unknown reasons.…

MEGA Brain Exhibit comes to EIPH

July 22, 2024 1:37 PM Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The MEGA brain exhibit came to Eastern Idaho Public Health on Monday. It’s a big inflatable brain you can walk through…

State GOP expresses concern over Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris

July 22, 2024 2:11 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho republican party is weighing in on President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out from this November’s race for the white house.

The…

Bench Lake fire grows to over 2,500 acres

July 22, 2024 11:24 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bench Lake Fire burning near Redfish Lake grew to 2,567 acres and is 13 percent contained, according to fire manager’s report issued Monday…

13-year-old girl drowns in Bear Lake

July 22, 2024 11:01 AM Curtis Jackson

A girl drowns while swimming along the east shore of Bear Lake…

Pocatello Police investigate possible THC jelly beans handed out during July 4th parade

July 22, 2024 10:04 AM Curtis Jackson

On July 14, 2024, Pocatello Police were notified of some jelly beans that were handed out during the 4th of July Parade that possibly contained THC.…

Political scientist David Adler shares thoughts on President Biden’s decision

July 21, 2024 6:00 PM News Team

Political scientist and writer David Adler shares his thoughts on President Biden’s historic decision.…

Local people react to President Biden’s decision to drop out of race

July 21, 2024 5:46 PM Seth Ratliff

Local News 8 went to the Idaho Falls Greenbelt to gauge the reaction to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal as the Democratic nominee for…

Idaho Democrats responds to President Bidens decision

July 21, 2024 4:59 PM News Team

The Idaho Democratic Party released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race.…

Fire contained in foothills east of Firth, Blackfoot

July 21, 2024 4:35 PM Curtis Jackson

A brushfire is burning in the Wolverine area in the foothills of Bingham County, east of Firth and Blackfoot.…

Vice President Kamala Harris attends an infrastructure event addressing high speed internet in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington

Legal experts are dubious of any court challenge to Democrats’ move to put forward new nominee

July 21, 2024 4:02 PM CNN

CNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Legal challenges to Democrats’ move to nominate a new presidential candidate in the wake of President Joe…

Kamala Harris releases statement after Biden endorsement

July 21, 2024 12:07 PM News Team

WASHINGTON D.C. – President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for…

Idaho Falls Roundnet record attempt falls just short

July 20, 2024 11:03 PM Sam Gelfand

A world record attempt for the largest non-tournament Roundnet gathering fell just short Thursday…

Thunderstorm knocks out power lines in Bingham County

July 19, 2024 8:45 PM Michael Coats

BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A Friday evening thunderstorm knocked out power and downed trees in Blackfoot and portions of the county. The…

Former prosecuting attorney pleads guilty to distributing meth, fentanyl

July 19, 2024 12:22 PM News Team

A former Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine…

How security cameras help homeowners and police

July 19, 2024 11:54 AM Noah Farley

“Just a doorbell camera can help a lot with certain types of…

Bonneville County Detectives identify man found floating in Snake River

July 19, 2024 11:17 AM Curtis Jackson

Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.…

Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake now 8% contained

July 19, 2024 10:42 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bench Lake Fire near Stanley is 8 percent contained and has burned 2,037 acres, according to fire managers Friday morning. That’s an increase of…

West Nile detected in Fort Hall Bottoms area

July 19, 2024 7:41 AM News Team

West Nile has been detected on the Fort Hall Reservation in the Fort Hall Bottoms near the Buffalo Corral area off of Sheepskin Road.…

Idaho Falls nearly sets Roundnet record

July 18, 2024 10:43 PM Sam Gelfand

East Idaho Roundnet players came just shy of setting a world record Thursday…

After the show

July 18, 2024 2:13 PM Jeff Roper

Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz bring you more from behind the scenes. Fires in our area and a closer look at how they are being fought What’s the best…

Teton Pass construction update

July 18, 2024 11:24 AM Noah Farley

WYDOT says construction will start in early August to make a permanent…

Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season

July 18, 2024 10:40 AM Seth Ratliff

July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red…

Water curtailment solution meeting brings parties together

July 17, 2024 9:30 PM Todd Kunz

A meeting bringing lawmakers, farmers, community leaders, business men and women, and the public together to talk about water…

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19

July 17, 2024 4:56 PM CNN

President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the White…

Protecting your packages from porch pirates

July 17, 2024 11:57 AM Noah Farley

Tuesday is the last day of Prime Day with Amazon, and soon, millions of packages will be delivered to porches across the country. That means thieves…

Fire near Redfish Lake increases to 1,275 acres

July 16, 2024 9:27 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bench Lake Fire grew over 500 acres Monday to 1,275 acres. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in…

Compass Academy homicide suspect has preliminary hearing on new gun charges

July 16, 2024 5:53 PM Noah Farley

Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in…

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.…

Body found floating in Snake River in Idaho Falls

July 15, 2024 7:41 PM Curtis Jackson

A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …

Multiple cars, trucks involved in crash on US 20 near Chester

July 15, 2024 3:33 PM Curtis Jackson

A multi-car accident blocked US 20 on Monday near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.…

Donald Trump has named US Sen. JD Vance as his running mate

What to know about Sen. JD Vance, Trump’s running mate

July 15, 2024 2:21 PM CNN

CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — With Donald Trump’s choice to make JD Vance his running mate, he adds to the ticket an author and senator…

Fire near Red Fish Lake grows to over 700 acres, Lodge remains closed

July 15, 2024 12:15 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bench Lake Fire south of Stanley has grown to 738 acres, fire crews reported Monday. …

Deputies identify woman found dead in Rigby motorhome fire

July 15, 2024 11:53 AM Curtis Jackson

A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…

Unused railroad crossing being removed

July 16, 2024 8:53 AM Noah Farley

North and southbound traffic can still travel on Yellowstone…

Island Park to experience planned power outage on Wednesday

July 15, 2024 11:12 AM Curtis Jackson

Fall River Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage for customers in the Last Chance area.…

Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment

July 15, 2024 8:20 AM Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Florida dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on…

Semi catches fire, blocks lane on I-15

July 14, 2024 11:31 PM News Team

I-15 was closed for several hours after a semi caught fire near the Hells Half Acre Rest Area Sunday night.…

Idaho Democratic Party makes statement on assassination attempt

July 14, 2024 2:44 PM News Team

Local News 8 reached out to the Idaho Democrat Party for comment on the assassination attempt on former President Trump. They sent us this…

Pocatello responds to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

July 14, 2024 3:41 PM News Team

Pocatello residents spoke out on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump…

Idaho Falls reacts to the assassination attempt on former President Trump

July 14, 2024 3:17 PM Seth Ratliff

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump is fresh on the minds of people in east Idaho.…

Former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents after he was shot at a campaign rally on July 13

Idaho officials make statements in wake of assassination attempt on Donald Trump

July 14, 2024 2:57 PM News Team

State government leaders continue to release statements in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Trump.…

US President Joe Biden said in a statement he is grateful former President Donald Trump is safe after a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania.

President Biden lays out steps to investigation in wake of assassination attempt

July 14, 2024 2:25 PM News Team

President Biden is laying out a series of steps he is taking in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in…

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

July 14, 2024 9:54 AM Associated Press

Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected…

State GOP National Committeeman reacts to assassination attempt on Trump

July 13, 2024 10:53 PM Stephanie Lucas

The assassination attempt on former President Trump happened on the eve of the Republican National Convention.…

Former President Donald Trump is shown covered by US Secret Service agents after a shooting incident during a rally in Butler

Long list of presidents have been shot or shot at

July 13, 2024 7:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire…

Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

July 13, 2024 4:34 PM News Team

Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the…

Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday after there were loud bangs at his rally in Butler

What was said on stage in the seconds after Trump was shot

July 13, 2024 5:10 PM CNN

CNN By Amarachi Orie, Chris Liakos and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday,…

‘Guns vs. Hoses’ game raises $10k for charity

July 19, 2024 10:02 PM Sam Gelfand

The 13th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ charity softball game came to Melaleuca Field on…

Richard Simmons, fitness personality and TV host, dead at 76

July 13, 2024 3:32 PM CNN

CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting…

Redfish Lake Lodge and campgrounds to close because of Bench Lake Fire

July 12, 2024 2:45 PM News Team

The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and…

Beat the heat! New water slides open at Ross Park Aquatic Center

July 12, 2024 4:48 PM Curtis Jackson

The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon. …

Multi-car crash blocks northbound lanes on I-15 between Ft. Hall and Blackfoot

July 12, 2024 4:20 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State Police say they are investigating a multiple-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 85, south of Blackfoot.

The northbound…

Car crashes into geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park

July 12, 2024 4:08 PM Curtis Jackson

A car drove off the road and into a geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July…

Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closure in Yellowstone National Park

July 12, 2024 3:08 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.…

US Forest Service pilot hikes to safety after helicopter crash near central Idaho wildfire

July 12, 2024 1:17 PM Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National…

Pocatello’s Center Street Underpass construction paused

July 12, 2024 12:43 PM News Team

Due to delays in the construction review process with the Union Pacific Railroad, the Center Street Underpass project has been paused. The underpass…

Could the summer heat affect Idaho’s crops this year?

July 12, 2024 12:26 PM Noah Farley

If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature…

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…

Very High Fire Danger issued for Central Idaho

July 12, 2024 11:22 AM Curtis Jackson

The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved fire danger to ‘Very High.’…

Rigby man killed in US 20 accident

July 12, 2024 10:20 AM Curtis Jackson

A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.…

Know the signs of heat-related illness this summer

July 12, 2024 5:11 AM Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An active heat advisory is making it even more important to know the tell-tale signs of heat-related illnesses like…

Trucks travel on I-15 near active construction.

Be prepared for delays! More construction coming to I-15 between Blackfoot, Idaho Falls

July 12, 2024 9:32 AM Curtis Jackson

More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.…

“It’s been busy” : How a local shaved ice hut is riding the heat wave

July 12, 2024 6:01 AM Ashley Chilcutt

Photo Credit: Ashley Chilcutt AMMON , Idaho (KIFI) — The Tiki Hut is located at the Ammon pool in McCowin Park. Owner Tami Barber has been running…

Helicopter incident during ‘Bench Lake Fire’ response

July 11, 2024 9:12 PM Joel Killam

CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho – UPDATE: 10:41 P.M. The Forest Service says a helicopter incident happened during the initial attack of the Bench Lake Fire…