Grinch gives toys to kids in need
In a shocking turn of Christmas-related events, the Grinch actually gave out toys to kids in…
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New traffic pattern changes in Bonneville County
Local law enforcement says people need to be alert of signs, even if the route they are used to driving didn’t have signs…
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Car crashed into river near Swan Valley
Swan Valley Fire Chief Travis Crystal told Local News 8 that a vehicle had rolled over into the river at mile post 375 on Highway…
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Friday girls H.S. basketball scores – December 20
Area girls high school basketball scores for Friday, December…
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Friday boys H.S. basketball scores – December 20
Area boys high school basketball scores in Idaho for Friday, December…
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Filmmakers sue Grand Teton National Park
Two independent filmmakers suing Grand Teton National Park have a twist to their story that might turn the tide in their favor before they go to…
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Pocatello airport on how to avoid stress during holiday air travel
Pocatello Regional Airport staff have been preparing for an influx of holiday travelers over the past few…
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Idaho’s population has reached 2 million
Idaho’s population continued its long-running pattern of growth in 2024, surpassing 2 million residents, according to the U.S. Census…
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Pocatello seeking grant to add parking to popular trail
Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a new grant application from the state of Idaho’s ‘Recreational Trails…
Continue ReadingBiden signs stopgap funding bill into law after Congress votes to avert shutdown
By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law Saturday,…
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit to offer free rides at certain times during holidays
Make sure your holiday celebrations end on a good note and take a ride on Greater Idaho Falls Transit On-Demand – not in the back of a police…
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Staying safe while traveling for the holidays
“You’ve got to be patient. You’ve got to obey those traffic laws. That’ll give you the least amount of risk so that you don’t have something else get…
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East Idaho woman, man sentenced for committing sex crimes involving children
Rexanna Marie Johnston, 33, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. In a separate case, Jonathan…
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Paw Patrol Live set to perform in Idaho Falls this weekend
Paw Patrol Live is coming to the Mountain America Center this weekend. Alina Nichols stopped by the Local News 8 This Morning to tell us about the…
Continue ReadingStarbucks union goes on strike in three cities
By Chris Isidore, Vanessa Yurkevich and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Members of Starbucks Workers United staged their first strike…
Continue ReadingBig Lots will soon start ‘going out of business’ sales at its remaining locations
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Big Lots is preparing to close its remaining 963 locations after a sale to save the bankrupt retailer…
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Thursday high school basketball scores – December 20
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Thursday, December…
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Bonneville County Planning and Zoning responds to controversial event venue
On Dec. 4 of this year, the Coltman community brought up their complaints during a hearing with the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning (PZ), with…
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Idaho domestic elk with first case of Chronic Wasting Disease
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) received confirmation today that one domestic bull elk has tested positive for Chronic Wasting…
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School choice vs. public funding debate
School choice is expected to be a hot topic in Idaho’s upcoming legislative…
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C-A-L Ranch gets friendly inventory robot
A local C-A-L Ranch store has welcomed a robotic friend to help make things more efficient for both customers and…
Continue Reading Locals say new event venue is changing the “country life”
The Butikofer family has lived in the Coltman community since 1917, raising generation after generation on what they like to call the “country…
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A series of storms kick off soon
It’s looking quiet for a little bit longer, but then a pattern change just in time for Christmas week will kick off a parade of storms that pushes…
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A whirlwind day for Luigi Mangione ends with new charges, revelations from a notebook and transfer to a federal prison
By Eric Levenson and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Luigi Mangione had a busy Thursday, with a whirlwind two-state courthouse tour turned spectacle…
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Pocatello towing company offering free rides to curb drunk driving during the holidays
Denny’s Wrecker Service is providing free rides and towing services to get people home safe after drinking during the…
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Pocatello Nordic Center open for the season
The Pocatello East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opened for the first day of their cross-country skiing and snowshoeing season on…
Continue ReadingWhat’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday night
By Tami Luhby, Katie Lobosco and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The federal government could shut down in a matter of hours if Congress does not…
Continue Reading Wednesday’s high school basketball scores – December 18
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Wednesday, December…
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Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week – December 18, 2024
This week’s Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week is Shay Shippen, the Senior girl’s basketball player from Skyline High School. Shay has…
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Areas of fog with colder temps for Thursday and Friday
A front is moving through for Wednesday night. We’ll see the winds slowly die down, leading to areas of low clouds and fog for Thursday. Overnight,…
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Two Florida women injured in car-truck collision near Island Park
Two Florida women were injured and taken to the hospital after their car collided with a semi-truck near Island Park on Tuesday…
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Idaho Fish and Game gets an extra set of paws in southeast Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game announced the newest addition to their enforcement team in southeast Idaho. K9 Officer ‘Bear’ is on the job to lend an extra…
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ISP, Broulims and local partners deliver 600 Christmas meals
This holiday season the Idaho State Police, Broulims, and their partners delivered 600 meals to schools in south east…
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Bonneville County road closures going into effect for winter
Bonneville County reminds everyone that seasonal road closures in our back country are now in…
Continue ReadingDow plunges more than 1,100 points and marked its longest losing streak since 1974
CNN By John Towfighi and David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — The Dow plunged Wednesday on a disappointing outlook from the Federal Reserve. In…
Continue ReadingCongress passes Paris Hilton-backed bill aimed at protecting institutionalized youth
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton is celebrating a big win on Capitol Hill after the US House and Senate both voted to pass the Stop…
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Blackfoot sixth-graders raised thousands of dollars for local food bank
Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday…
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Idaho State University to sell Magnuson Alumni House
The Idaho State Board of Education authorized the sale of Idaho State University’s Magnuson Alumni House at their board meeting…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – December 17
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Tuesday, December…
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City of Idaho Falls weighs in on Intermountain Packings’ unpleasant aroma
The Intermountain Packing (IMP) in Idaho Falls is responding to public criticism of a pungent smell some neighbors say is being spread from the…
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Controversial Facebook group settles lawsuit with father of missing child
The leaders of a controversial facebook group called “Justice for Deorr” has settled a libel lawsuit with the father of the missing…
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Idaho’s four electoral votes have been cast
Idaho’s four electoral votes have been cast for the 2024 Presidential…
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Idaho Falls prepares for annual Hanukkah festivities celebrating “light over darkness”
South East Idaho’s Jewish community is in for a treat next Wednesday Dec. 25. The gem-state Jewish community is putting on several Hanukkah…
Continue ReadingPolice dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school
By Karina Tsui, Holly Yan and Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — The pre-Christmas buzz and serene sense of safety at a Wisconsin private school were…
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United Way received large donations for community non-profit support this year
United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received around $715,000 so far this year from corporate and community donors, on track to meet last year’s…
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Department of Interior will display local man’s photo
A photograph taken by a Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Centennial Artist-in-Residence has been selected for inclusion in a…
Continue ReadingThe Dow just did something it hasn’t done since Jimmy Carter was president
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The world’s most famous market indicator just suffered its longest losing streak since Jimmy Carter was in…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Three Bonneville County intersections to become 4-way stops
Bonneville County is working to make some intersections safer around Idaho Falls. …
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Scattered snow for Monday night and parts of Tuesday
Monday night and early Tuesday, we’ll see snow with some wind. A low temperature in the lower 30’s. Winds from the southwest around 10 to 15 mph,…
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Jury finds Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird
A jury found Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird.…
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Traffic diverted off US 20 due to accident
Madison County authorities are investigating a fiery crash on US 20 just south of the Thornton exit. Westbound traffic is being diverted off US 20.…
Continue ReadingDick Van Dyke thanks neighbors and good Samaritans for saving his life, home during Franklin Fire
Dick Van Dyke has a lot to be grateful after celebrating his 99th birthday on…
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ITD names 12 snowplows with help from students and employees
The Idaho Transportation Department has selected 12 winners from its first annual Name a Snowplow…
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Chubbuck Road re-opens to Highland area
The long-awaited reopening of Chubbuck Road has come and traffic is once again flowing from Chubbuck to the Highland…
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Salvation Army prepares to give toys to children in need
“We have seen a greater need among families. Any kind of an extra like toys a family feast at Christmas is just almost out of the question for many…
Continue ReadingKey lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump, in his first news conference since his victory, downplayed concerns that his…
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What we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz, Hanna Park and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating why a teenage girl brought…
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Another chance of snow headed our way
One storm has moved out and another one is moving in. Expect scattered snow showers starting up Monday midday, and continuing through midday Tuesday.…
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Idaho Falls Snow Park opens
“We want to be able to have people come up here so that they can come up multiple times a year. Not that so it’s breaking the bank…because…
Continue Reading Saturday high school basketball scores – December 14
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Saturday, December…
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Community All-Stars: Love and support through music with Wilks
Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard at any time of the year but those feelings are even harder during the holiday…
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More snow for the region
More rain and snow showers headed our way. Most of it will be snow for tonight. The mountains could see several inches of new snow on top of what…
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Travis Hunter, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, wins the coveted 2024 Heisman Trophy
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — University of Colorado’s Travis Hunter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday…
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Kids enjoy inclusive ice and sled hockey
“Once you’re in an adaptive sled, then everything becomes equal for them. Everybody is equal out…
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Dangerous conditions cause deadly car crash near Elk Creek
A deadly crash involving two vehicles happened Saturday afternoon near Elk creek claiming the life of a man.…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department quickly put out house fire and rescued a cat
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon on the 1600 block of West 145th North (County Line…
Continue Reading Friday girls H.S. basketball scores – December 13
Area girls high school basketball scores, Sugar-Salem Shootout…
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Friday boys H.S. basketball scores – December 13
Area boys high school basketball scores, Ririe Bulldog Shootout scores, Wyoming boys basketball…
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Day 5: Bent testified to shooting in murder trial
Mark Bent chose to testify in court Friday, admitting to shooting and killing Nikolas Bird on Sept. 3,…
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Snow storm headed our way
Looks like Jack Frost is finally coming to visit eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Snow showers will become common with heavy snow likely for higher…
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Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe
With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren’t your typical…
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School District 25 hosted week of computer education for students
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 held computer-based classes for K-5 students for the ‘Hour of Code’ initiative this…
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March for Washington Elementary to be held Saturday
Student, teachers, and families will be marching from Caldwell Park to Washington Elementary school on Saturday, Dec. 13 in a show of solidarity…
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‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony places wreaths on veteran graves
The annual Wreaths Across America Day ceremony will take place on Saturday, December…
Continue ReadingTrump says GOP will try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said Friday the Republican Party would try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time,…
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Local churches gather Christmas cheer for families in need
Members of various churches are working together to provide Christmas cheer for east Idaho families in…
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“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape
St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…
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Winter storms approaching: warnings issued
Most of Idaho highlands are under a Winter Storm Watch through Sunday afternoon. We will see gusty winds to 35mph and snow to 6-12″ for Island Park,…
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Winter storm watch issued
Snow showers start today and winds pick up 10-15 with waves of rain/snow for the central valley. Mountain snow may be heavy 6″-12″ and valley…
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Behavioral Health Crisis Center celebrates 10th anniversary
The Behavioral Health Crisis Center of Eastern Idaho celebrated 10 years of service Friday…
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WATCH: Infant massage instructor teaches how to help babies feel better when they are sick
With cold and flu season upon us, parents may be looking for ways to help their baby feel better and avoid the sickness all together.…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary…
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Community All-Stars: The Miracle Box
Throughout the busyness of the holiday shopping season, you can find the spirit of hope and giving at Broulims in Ammon with The Miracle…
Continue ReadingCanadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States
Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian…
Continue ReadingUnitedHealth Group CEO: America’s health system is poorly designed
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — In his first public response to the consumer outcry following the fatal shooting of one of his top executives,…
Continue Reading Thursday high school basketball scores – December 12
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Thursday, December…
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D91 schools will have shorter lunch times
Idaho Falls School District 91 high schools will see a change to their schedules beginning Jan. 7. Lunch time will be shortened to 35 minutes and…
Continue Reading Day 4: Dashcam footage reveals where Mark Bent’s car was the night of the murder
On day four of the Mark Bent murder trial, prosecutors showed chilling video footage from the night Nikolas Bird was shot and later…
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Woman dies in multi-vehicle crash
Idaho State Police is investigating a multiple-vehicle collision with one fatality which occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:25 p.m., on…
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St. Anthony locals outraged that an alleged murderer was allowed in their town
Many people living in Saint Anthony tell us this is a trusting community, so much so that some people don’t lock their doors. Well, that’s starting…
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Make-A-Wish runs hopeful hotline with help from wish kids
Make-A-Wish is bringing back its Holiday Wish Line—a hotline people can call to hear pre-recorded messages from six wish…
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Two Men Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello
Andrew George Haney, 41, of Torrance, California, and Anthony Michael Stratton, 35, of Pocatello, were sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and…
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline
AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has eased for the third week in a row. That’s a welcome trend for…
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Idaho Falls stocking up on road salt ahead of winter weather
Despite the lack of snow in the area, Idaho Falls Street Division is preparing for winter with shipments of salt to be used in pre-treatment brines…
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Carbon Monoxide poisoning more likely in winter, how to stay safe
There are more risks of carbon monoxide poisoning during the winter because people are using fireplaces and furnaces, which produce the silent…
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Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
AP Technology Writer Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and…
Continue ReadingMissing US man found in Syria says he was kept in prison after entering country as a pilgrim
CNN By Clarissa Ward, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A missing US man has been found in Syria, where he says he was…
Continue Reading Wednesday high school basketball scores – December 11
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Wednesday, December…
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Day 3: Dispatch phone call reveals Mark Bent’s confession
Today is day three of the Mark Bent murder trial. Prosecutors brought forward the recording of a call from the alleged murderer on the day of Nikolas…
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Charter bus accident injures one at Highland High School
Pocatello-Chubbuck School District said an adult was injured from a bus accident Wednesday afternoon.…
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