Retiring anchor surprised by well wishes from former co-anchors
Laural Porter and Susan Furniss send video retirement message to Jay Hildebrandt. Jay also has report on 35 years covering the…
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Yellowstone visitor survey finds…it’s crowded!
Most visitors say their recent trip to Yellowstone National Park was good or excellent.…
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Idaho governor asks agencies to cut budgets
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has asked most state agencies to trim their current budgets by 1% and prepare for more cuts in the coming…
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Wyoming legislative panel rejects alcohol tax increase
An interim legislative panel has rejected a proposal that would increase the state tax on alcohol to fund substance abuse treatment programs in…
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New agreement allows spent fuel research at INL
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Governor Brad Little have signed a new agreement outlining how the federal agency will resolve breaches of…
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Donations move Yellowstone improvements forward
Yellowstone National Park’s official nonprofit partner raised $1 million in private funds over a 3-day period at the end of…
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A new Gem State quarter
The United States Mint officially launched America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in…
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UPDATE: Power restored in Idaho falls
UPDATE 8:24 P.M. 11/6/19:Â Power has been restored to all…
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Bond for Power County Hospital District does not pass to complete renovations
Big changes are coming to several communities after yesterday’s election. However, others have remained…
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New building ideas stir after Blackfoot pool levy fails
The Blackfoot Pool levy failed and now it’s stirring up the question: What is to become of the…
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South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters
Less than a year ago, southeast Idaho didn’t have a resource like the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center. Now, its success is paving the way…
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Updates on the Lorenzo Bridge construction
For drivers who pass the Lorenzo Bridge daily, the construction project might feel like it’s been going on for years, but the end is…
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ELF Project hosting watch party fundraiser for Raiders fan
As part of a continued effort to send die-hard Raiders fan Charles Buck to a game in Oakland, the ELF Project is hosting a watch party Thursday for…
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Crapo’s office to honor vets and service to vets
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will recognize 28 Idahoans with his 2019 Spirit of Freedom Awards this month.…
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Wyoming wildlife crossing projects press forward
Two Wyoming agencies have committed a combined $2.5 million to help install wildlife underpasses along US 189 to help reduce wildlife-vehicle…
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Volunteers promote avalanche awareness
Volunteers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Caribou Targhee National Forest, and Bonneville Search and Rescue helped post “Know the Snow”…
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Fremont ambulance override fails
The Fremont County ambulance district’s effort to expand its tax base failed…
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Alleged home- invader under arrest in Idaho Falls
A Rigby man is in custody after he was caught attempting to enter homes in Idaho Falls Tuesday…
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Franklin Courthouse future decided
Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…
Continue Reading Mayor challenge decided in Rexburg
Rexburg’s Mayor prevails, but a challenger wins in Sugar…
Continue Reading Lemhi voters approve sales tax, reject CEI District
In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax…
Continue Reading In Bonneville County: Idaho Falls Council seat decided
All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…
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Voters decide Bingham County Recreation District
The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district.…
Continue Reading Power County hospital bond falls short
Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…
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Teton County voters approve 9 of 10 SPET projects
Jackson Hole voters gave their approval to 9 of the 10 Special Purpose Excise Tax projects…
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Two found dead in Star Valley Ranch
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people at a home in Star Valley Ranch. …
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Small businesses learn how to win government contracts
In Idaho, millions of dollars are available through federal contracts, but according to experts, more than ninety percent of that funding is being…
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Wyoming company researching “higher value” for coal
The Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $1 million to help develop a “higher-value” use for coal, beyond its use in power…
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Fall River board offsets wholesale rate hike
Members of the Fall River Electric Cooperative will not see a rate increase this year.…
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Local shelters overflowing with cats
Shelters across Eastern Idaho are running out of room for…
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The benefits of taking on a seasonal job
As stores start to fill up with holiday shoppers, they’re making sure not only that their shelves are stocked, but their employee list is as…
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Jackson officers honored for bravery
Two Jackson Policemen were awarded the town’s Medal of Bravery Commendations by the Jackson Town Council Monday night.…
Continue Reading SPET initiatives go to voters
Teton County, Wyoming voters will decide the fate of ten different ballot issues Tuesday.…
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Fire destroys 3 buildings in West Yellowstone
Three buildings in West Yellowstone were damaged by fire early Tuesday morning according to…
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Out-of-town fire crew asking locals for help to solve a burglary
Firefighters help us every day and now an out-of-town fire crew is asking for the community’s help to solve a…
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Young angler breaks state record with 36.5 inch rainbow trout
An 8-year-old angler set a new catch-and-release record for Gerrard rainbow…
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Dripps facing death penalty trial scheduled for summer 2021
Brian Dripps, the man accused of murdering Angie Dodge in 1996, appeared in court Monday for a status…
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Key races in Tuesday election
It has been a contentious election season in many communities this year.…
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Education proposals go to Governor
The legislature’s “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” K-12 task force held its final meeting before the 2020 legislative session…
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Magistrate judge interviews set this month
The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission is preparing to interview five candidates for Madison County Magistrate Judge. Â The vacancy is…
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Ice Castle or Ice Palace: a tale of two winter wonderlands
What’s in a name? Hundreds of thousands of…
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‘Men’s Health Matters’ seminar being offered at Portneuf Medical Center
For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness…
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2 families displaced after home burns in Burley
A fire at a home in Burley has displaced two…
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Yellowstone: Conflicts involving bears, humans low in 2018
Yellowstone National Park officials say that despite the challenges of managing visitors eager to photograph wildlife in the park, the number of…
Continue Reading Teton Valley power restored after lengthy outage
Fall River Electric Cooperative and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) are working to determine the exact cause of a power outage that left…
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Trends indicate higher gas prices
Gas prices rose by 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.87 per gallon Monday morning, according to consumer watchdog…
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Support in Sports: a look behind the medical tent
The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on…
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Staying warm when the power goes out
Teton county sheriff’s office is investigating a countywide power outage over…
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Pocatello movie premiere helps fund nonprofits
Saturday evening, East Fork Bikes is hosting the Pocatello premiere of Teton Gravity Research’s “Winterland” at the H&R Hockey…
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Body of missing hunter recovered
The body of a missing hunter is…
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Partially harvested cow elk left behind
Body parts from two cow elk are wasted in the…
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Veteran Local News 8 anchorman announces retirement
Jay Hildebrandt announces he will retire at the end of…
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Power County Hospital hoping voters approve $2.95M bond to finish work
The Power County Hospital District is hoping voters approve a $2.95 million bond to finish facility…
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Idaho students perform better on the ACT than the national average
The 2019 results show that more students in Idaho are meeting the ACT’s benchmarks in English, math, reading and…
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Bannock County appraisal process moves forward
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office plans to complete 400 property reappraisals every week until the end of April.…
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START adds Star Valley commuter run
Star Valley commuters to the Jackson Hole area will have another option beginning Monday, December 2.…
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Luxury apartment complex planned in Pocatello
An Idaho Falls-based developer plans a major new development in…
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New Alumni Center at Idaho State University
A new building on Idaho State University’s Campus will soon change the face of the…
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Fire truck picks up little boy from daycare
Wearing a fireman costume earned one little boy in Idaho Falls a surprise sweet ride to match his new…
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Chubbuck unveil proposals for new city hall
Architecture plans are coming together for the city of Chubbuck. City officials unveiled pictures Friday morning of what the new city hall will…
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Madison firefighters in California
The Madison Fire Department is among many from Idaho fighting fires in…
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New stores open in Idaho Falls
Two new stores will be opening in Idaho Falls…
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Wyoming panel rejects gun reporting bill
An interim Wyoming legislative panel has rejected proposed legislation that would have prevented some people with mental illnesses from buying…
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District 25 sells Bonneville school property
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board has decided it will sell the former Bonneville school property to Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services for…
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PETA claims animal cruelty in TV program
The animal rights group PETA is calling on Lemhi County Sheriff Steve Penner to investigate animal cruelty charges against a Challis area…
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November vote likely life or death for the Blackfoot Pool
Though it’s been nearly a year since its doors closed, the Blackfoot Pool has another chance at…
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Rexburg offers kids a warm place to trick or treat and play
Many kids look forward to spending the day dressed as their favorite character for Halloween, but with the chilly weather, some of those costumes end…
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Longtime Idaho lawmaker Robert Schaefer dies at 83
Robert Schaefer, an architect and state lawmaker who served in the Idaho House of Representatives for 28 years, has died. He was…
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Jackson parking restrictions start Friday
Winter parking restrictions take effect Friday in Jackson. The rule prohibits parking on public right of way from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. every night…
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Food for Fines starts Friday at Marshall Library
Marshall Public Library will launch its “Food for Fines” program Friday. The program will continue through December…
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New roundabout construction scheduled for Monday
Construction on a new mini-roundabout at the intersection of 17th Street and 45th Street will begin on…
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Park Service proposes new Yellowstone bridge
The National Park Service proposes to replace a bridge in Yellowstone National…
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Annual Grand Teton elk hunt begins Saturday
An annual elk hunt is about to begin in Grand Teton National…
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Snake River Doodles Therapy Animals & Petting Zoo set to hold annual Halloween events
Children and parents are gearing up for Thursday night’s Halloween festivities. One event in Pocatello is an annual…
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Three people arrested in connection to stolen car spree
UPDATE 10/31/2019 5:31 p.m.: Two people are in custody after a stolen vehicle crashed into another car on Yellowstone Avenue Thursday…
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Wyoming students test above national average
Wyoming students have scored higher than national averages on standardized reading and math…
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Lock ’em up!
The Pocatello Police Department has some advice for chilly, early-morning commuters; Lock your…
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Malad man killed in early morning crash
A Malad man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover on Interstate 15 early…
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Bad Luck? Myth solved on black cats and Halloween
It is indeed a myth here in Idaho Falls according to the animal…
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4th Annual Ghostly Gathering raises awareness for child abuse prevention
Ninjas, superheroes and even dinosaurs attended the 4th annual Ghostly Gathering at the Mountiain View Event…
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Report: number of insured Idaho kids dropping
More than 7,200 Idaho children lost health insurance coverage between 2017 to 2018, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center…
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Wyoming records first 2 vaping illness cases
Wyoming has recorded its first two cases of vaping-related…
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Drivers are required to ‘Move Over’ for flashing lights even from a snow plow
With the snow and slick roads, we may see a lot more service vehicles and emergency responders on the side of the…
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Wyoming Governor targets THC vaping
Wyoming health officials are urging residents to avoid vaping any products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the intoxicating ingredient in…
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Your Health Idaho insurance enrollment starts Friday
Open Enrollment begins Friday for 2020 health insurance coverage.…
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Postal clerk is honored for quick action in helping an elderly customer
A new hero is on the streets of Idaho…
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Lawsuit challenging Idaho’s initiative process dismissed
A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative…
Continue Reading ACT readiness report released
The State Department of Education reports Idaho students performed well in the recent ACT assessments.…
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Yellowstone roads to close for season Monday
Most roads in Yellowstone National Park are about to close to cars and trucks for the…
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Record low temperatures set across eastern Idaho
The National Weather Service reports record low temperatures were set Wednesday morning across eastern…
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Attic fire prompts fire department advice
Idaho Falls firefighters responded to an attic fire in the 400 block of 9th Street at 3:20 p.m.…
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Teton County names Planning Director
Teton County, Wyoming has announced the appointment of Chris Neubecker as the new Director of Planning and Building Services. His duties begin…
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Dripps to face death penalty in Dodge murder case
Bonneville County Prosecutor Daniel Clark has filed notice that he will seek the death penalty in the case of Brian Leigh…
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Idaho to help California wildfire efforts
Governor brad Little is approving an Emergency Management Assistance Compact agreement with California to help with recovery efforts following…
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How to keep your car working in freezing temps
Tackling the freezing weather means more than just turning up the thermostat or putting on a coat and…
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Idaho Power possibly changing rates for people who generate their own power
The Idaho Conservation League said the change would mean less money in customers’ pockets, specifically those who generate extra energy that they…
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Move allows City of Pocatello to create Fleet Services Department
When the City of Pocatello moved its Street and Sanitation Department into the former Western States Cat building on Garret Way in March, the extra…
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Idaho anti-discrimination agency bolsters interpreter staff
An Idaho agency responsible for enforcing state and federal anti-discrimination laws is bolstering its verbal and written translation abilities to…
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Crash causes subdivision power outage
An estimated 274 customers of Rocky Mountain Power in the Comore Loma area have been out of power since about 8 a.m. Tuesday.…
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When does a school district cancel school for cold weather?
As temperatures continue to drop, a school’s attendance may also decline, depending on how cold it…
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