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Keep Idahoans Safe: Drug Takeback Day returns October 25

October 20, 2025 3:24 PM News Team

As autumn arrives, local law enforcement agencies are encouraging Idahoans to tidy up their medicine cabinets and keep dangerous medications and…

Government shutdown may hold up November SNAP benefits for 125,000 Idahoans

October 20, 2025 10:52 AM Noah Farley, Seth Ratliff

As a result of the ongoing government shutdown, Idaho SNAP recipients could not receive benefits that were slated to be paid in November.

Local News…

Idaho Falls leaf collection starts October 27th

October 20, 2025 1:51 PM News Release

The City of Idaho Falls Street and Sanitation Divisions will begin the annual leaf collection program on Monday, Oct. 27, with collection continuing…

Authorities warn of rising Bitcoin scams in Eastern Idaho

October 20, 2025 12:01 PM Maile Sipraseuth

Authorities are warning residents to be cautious as Bitcoin-related scams become more common in the area. Victims are reportedly being tricked into…

Traffic stop leads to sizable drug, contraband arrest in Bonneville County

October 20, 2025 11:50 AM News Team

A routine traffic stop in Bonneville County quickly escalated into the arrest of a Jefferson County man on multiple felony drug charges, last…

Donations being collected for TSA officers left unpaid during the government shutdown

October 20, 2025 11:25 AM Noah Farley

TSA officers are not employees of the City of Idaho Falls, which owns and operates the airport. Since TSA officers are federal employees, they are…

Increased ICE raids raises concerns in Eastern Idaho following federal raid in Wilder

October 20, 2025 11:22 AM Maile Sipraseuth

A federal immigration raid at an Idaho horse track over the weekend led to the detention of dozens of individuals by U.S. Immigration and Customs…

The internet just had another global outage. Why does this keep happening?

October 20, 2025 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

An outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing platform that powers much of the internet, went down for several hours Monday, making…

Frigid after a cold front

October 20, 2025 2:51 AM Jeff Roper

Sunshine after that crazy cold front yesterday afternoon. 48 today with winds gusting to 22mph. 28 tonight. It will be back into the 50s as we head…

Clearing for the workweek, but more storms on the horizon

October 19, 2025 6:18 PM Chris Nestman

A cold front moving through brings rain, wind, and cooler temperatures. Luckily a few days of sun will help us warm up a…

Local groups work together to raise 100,000 pounds of food

October 19, 2025 5:07 PM Noah Farley

Volunteers quickly filled boxes and stacked pallets of donated food, which were then loaded into trucks to be taken to the Idaho Falls Community…

Voices rise in Idaho Falls as residents join “No Kings” movement

October 19, 2025 11:31 AM Maile Sipraseuth

“I am here because I am protesting against all the criminal activities that Trump is doing and destroying our government,” a protester in IDAHO FALLS…

Saturday district high school soccer tournament scores – October 18

October 18, 2025 10:32 PM News Team

Area boys and girls district tournament high school soccer scores for Saturday, October…

Saturday district H.S. volleyball tournament scores – October 18

October 18, 2025 10:07 PM News Team

Area girls district high school volleyball tournament scores for Saturday, October…

Cold front moving in for Sunday

October 18, 2025 7:50 PM Chris Nestman

A beautiful day today, but a big change tomorrow as a front rolls…

Donations help Domestic Violence and Assault Center get new paint job

October 18, 2025 3:22 PM Noah Farley

“And also for it to look clean and fresh, because that’s why they’re here. They’re here for a clean, fresh…

Preston’s defense steps up in 12-7 win over Pocatello

October 18, 2025 12:56 AM William Syslo

A key conference game between Preston and Pocatello ended in victory for the Indians, thanks in part to defensive plays made…

Highland holds off Skyline for 31-14 victory

October 18, 2025 12:44 AM William Syslo

The Highland Rams tamed the Skyline Grizzlies Friday night in Pocatello, on the back of an impressive first half…

Snake River Panthers Beat American Falls Beavers in Close Victory

October 18, 2025 12:24 AM Max Gershon

BLACKFOOT, Idaho — The Snake River Panthers outlasted the American Falls Beavers in a tightly contested battle, securing a narrow victory. The…

Bonneville Bees Swarm Skyview Hawks in 33-14 Victory

October 18, 2025 12:12 AM Max Gershon

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bonneville Bees dominated the Skyview Hawks, securing a decisive 35-13 win with a potent offensive display. The Bees…

West Jefferson dominates Firth in 48-6 rout

October 18, 2025 12:24 AM William Syslo

The West Jefferson Panthers dominated the Firth Cougars Friday night, riding consistent offense to a 48-6…

Blackfoot Broncos Triumph Over Thunder Ridge 33-14

October 17, 2025 11:43 PM Max Gershon

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Blackfoot Broncos powered their way to a 33-14 victory over Thunder Ridge, showcasing their offensive. Leading 20-7 at…

Ririe Bulldogs Clinch First 3A Nuclear Conference in 70 years, with 20-0 Victory

October 17, 2025 11:26 PM Max Gershon

RIRIE, ID (KIFI) — The Ririe Bulldogs secured the 3A Nuclear Conference title with a commanding 20-0 shutout against North Fremont. The Bulldogs,…

Madison hands Minico their second loss of the season, 31-12

October 18, 2025 12:05 AM William Syslo

The Madison Bobcats handed Minico their second loss of the season in Rexburg tonight, taking a 31-12 victory at Bobcat…

Friday high school football scores – October 17

October 17, 2025 9:47 PM News Team

Area high school football scores for Idaho and Wyoming on Friday, October…

Rigby bests Hillcrest, Knights take first loss of their season

October 17, 2025 11:28 PM William Syslo

In a battle of defending state champs, the 6A defending champion took the win. Rigby defeated Hillcrest in Rigby 35-22 tonight in front of the Trojan…

“Operation No Return”: Dozens of convicted undocumented aliens removed from Idaho jails under new initiative

October 17, 2025 4:33 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little today announced a new state-funded initiative, “Operation No Return,” designed to ensure undocumented individuals convicted of…

Driver sentenced to 10 years for 2023 DUI crash that killed teen passenger

October 17, 2025 9:56 AM Seth Ratliff

Marco Dimitri Cuevas was sentenced to 10 years in state prison yesterday after pleading guilty to Felony Vehicular Manslaughter in a 2023 crash that…

Pocatello man arrested for alleged Idaho Capitol bomb threat

October 17, 2025 10:19 AM News Release

A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat made earlier this month to a state government building in Boise.

On October 8,…

Local soup spot warms hearts with award-winning flavors

October 17, 2025 5:04 PM Ariel Jensen

A street soup is being recognized for its award-winning flavors. Last month, they won best in gold for catering, best sandwiches & soups, and…

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former Rep. George Santos

October 17, 2025 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump said on social media Friday that he is commuting the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos, who had been serving a…

Sermon Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week: Jensen Horlacher

October 17, 2025 3:01 PM Max Gershon

This week’s Sermon Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week is Shelley High School running back Jensen Horlacher. After a challenging start…

Idaho State University secures $1.2 million grant for scholarships for future STEM educators

October 17, 2025 2:30 PM News Release

“Scholars are engaged in an array of outreach and support activities to learn more about STEM teaching and learning; some of them are volunteering…

“Guarded by Predators”: From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse

October 18, 2025 1:30 PM InvestigateWest

Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
In June 2024, Andrea Weiskircher thought her life was over.

She was sobbing in a jail cell…

Guarded by Predators: Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse

October 17, 2025 2:24 PM InvestigateWest

Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.

In a small courthouse in southeast Idaho, a woman incarcerated at the nearby prison had just…

Utah man arrested, accused of threatening to shoot people wearing red at BYU-Utah game

October 17, 2025 2:08 PM Seth Ratliff

An Emery County man was arrested Wednesday after police say he made threats to shoot people at the upcoming BYU-Utah football game.

Christopher Tai…

Pocatello homes light up for annual ‘Golden Pumpkin’ Halloween contest

October 17, 2025 12:39 PM News Team

The spirit of Halloween is literally lighting up the streets of Pocatello, as the city’s seasonal decorating contest—centered around the coveted…

Idaho Women’s Expo kicks off at the Mountain America Center

October 17, 2025 11:54 AM News Team

The annual Women’s Expo is back, transforming the Mountain America Center into a vibrant hub of inspiration, connection, and commerce specifically…

Boo! It’s Science: ISU’s Haunted Science Laboratory returns October 25th

October 17, 2025 11:47 AM News Release

Now’s your chance to see the not-so-spooky side of science.

Idaho State University Department of Physics and Kiwanis Club of Pocatello’s Haunted…

CEI recognized as Greater Idaho Falls’ Top Trade/Technical School for fifth consecutive year

October 17, 2025 11:37 AM News Team

The College of Eastern Idaho has once again been recognized for its unwavering commitment to excellence. For an incredible fifth year in a row, CEI…

“Gaurded by Predators” – Case closed: Inside Idaho State Police’s handling of prison sexual abuse complaints

October 17, 2025 12:25 PM InvestigateWest

Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.

At a medium-security prison in the desert outside Boise, two Idaho State Police detectives…

Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho

October 17, 2025 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

Middle and high school students in North Idaho achieved a noteworthy milestone when the Federal Aviation Administration certified two airplanes they…

“Gaurded by Predators”: In Idaho women’s prisons, guards get away with sexual abuse and victims are blamed

October 17, 2025 10:15 AM InvestigateWest

Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.

If they hadn’t met in prison, none of it would have happened like this. On the outside,…

Part 1: “Corporal Q”: The Idaho prison guard who preyed on women — and the system that hid his ‘predatory’ conduct

October 17, 2025 9:35 AM InvestigateWest

In January 2018, a woman imprisoned at South Idaho Correctional Institution outside Boise was taken to a medical clinic to get abnormal cervical…

Thursday district high school soccer scores – October 16

October 16, 2025 9:18 PM News Team

Area boys and girls district high school soccer tournament scores for Thursday, October…

Thursday high school volleyball scores – October 16

October 16, 2025 9:22 PM News Team

Area girls high school volleyball scores for Thursday, October…

A few areas of rain and snow tonight; nicer weather for Friday and Saturday

October 16, 2025 3:54 PM Michael Coats

OK, now I’m in full-blown pumpkin spice mode……

UPDATE: Rexburg railroad crossing fixed, technicians checking other sites

October 16, 2025 5:26 PM Seth Ratliff

A malfunctioning railroad crossing at the intersection of 7th Street and Yellowstone Hwy has brought traffic to a standstill in Rexburg.

The Rexburg…

Idaho Falls Zoo’s kicks off annual ‘Boo at the Zoo’

October 16, 2025 5:30 PM Ariel Jensen

The fun starts on October 16th and continues through the 17th and 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30…

Fall Fossil Fest set to begin at Idaho Museum of Natural History

October 16, 2025 5:07 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is bringing people back in time for a chance to check out some…

Traffic Alert: Crash closes Forest Road 34 near Riverside Campground

October 16, 2025 4:35 PM Seth Ratliff

Fremont County Emergency Management is reporting a crash along National Forest Road 34 (NF-34) near the Riverside Campground. The incident has…

Teton Auto Group’s Mario Hernandez nominated for prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award

October 16, 2025 3:39 PM News Release

Idaho Falls business leader Mario Hernandez, dealer principal of Teton Toyota and founder of Teton Auto Group, has been nominated for the 2026 TIME…

California Sheriff’s Lieutenant killed in Idaho hunting accident, fundraiser launched for family

October 16, 2025 3:11 PM News Team

In the wake of the shooting, the Riverside Sheriff’s Association has shared a Help A Hero fundraiser on behalf of Kass’s family. As of Thursday, the…

Mountain Home leaders clarify details on Qatar Emiri Air Force training facility

October 16, 2025 2:46 PM News Team

Mountain Home city officials held a press conference Tuesday to address questions about last week’s announcement of a new Qatar Emiri Air Force…

Honoring History: Brady Chapel to host Veterans Day Open House

October 16, 2025 2:39 PM News Team

“The Brady Chapel has been a part of the Pocatello community for over a century,” said Jim Anglesey, City of Pocatello Long-Range Planner and…

Madison County Sheriff to parents: Talk to your kids now about online predator risk

October 16, 2025 10:42 AM Seth Ratliff

Local detectives and patrol officers have investigated multiple incidents involving children from elementary school to high school age. Sheriff Ron…

Idaho legislator answers questions about transgender athlete case going to Supreme Court

October 15, 2025 11:16 PM News Team

The ruling on the case could set precedent for other states concerning transgender athletes in Women’s sports, and Idaho Attorney General Raul…

Pocatello to celebrate reopening of its recycling facility

October 16, 2025 9:06 AM Curtis Jackson

Residents in Pocatello are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the city’s newly renovated Recycling Services Facility. The event will take…

Wednesday high school volleyball scores – October 15

October 15, 2025 9:48 PM News Team

Area girls high school volleyball scores for Wednesday, October…

‘It’s a Need, Not a Luxury’: South Fremont High seeks long-awaited auditorium

October 15, 2025 7:25 PM Maile Sipraseuth

“This is something that we need to happen for our students. Some people think it’s just going to be more luxurious and more comfortable for us, but…

Kaiden Pulliam found safe

October 15, 2025 5:50 PM Maile Sipraseuth

“We miss him and just want Kaiden home,” Kaiden’s aunt, Holly Ironstar, told Local News 8. “I hope he is safe wherever he is at and with whomever he…

American Falls Police Department urges public for help on runaway juvenile

October 15, 2025 5:44 PM Maile Sipraseuth

The American Falls Police Department is urging the public to help locate a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Leland Hawke of American Falls.

Hawke was…

Judge Finds Probable Cause: Island Park Voter Fraud Case advances, preliminary hearings for other defendants set for late October

October 15, 2025 5:34 PM Seth Ratliff

A voter fraud case against Chad Vanderbeek will proceed after a judge ruled today that the prosecution met the burden of proof for probable…

Your Health Idaho’s Open Enrollment begins: Insurance premiums set to double for 117,000 as tax credits near expiration

October 15, 2025 4:59 PM News Team

Today, Idaho became the first state in the nation to open Enrollment for 2026 health insurance, but the period is marked by uncertainty due to the…

Madisonhealth to sell stake in Carriage Cove rehab facility

October 16, 2025 10:01 AM News Team

Madisonhealth has announced its intent to sell its interest in the joint venture of Madison Carriage Cove, a short-stay rehabilitation facility it…

Therapy dogs offer solace after deadly Michigan church attack

October 15, 2025 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

A team from central Indiana has returned home after helping a Michigan community heal from a tragic church attack.

The team included two comfort…

Storms today and winter weather advisories for mountains

October 15, 2025 4:50 AM Jeff Roper

Possibly accumulations of snow of 1″ to 4″+ inches for western Wyoming into Friday with showers and thunderstorms for the valley and good soaking…

Tuesday district H.S. soccer tournament scores – October 14

October 14, 2025 9:21 PM News Team

Area boys and girls district high school soccer tournament scores for Tuesday, October…

Tuesday high school volleyball scores – October 14

October 14, 2025 10:59 PM News Team

Area high school volleyball scores for Tuesday, October…

Local Insurance brokers answers your questions about navigating health insurance

October 14, 2025 10:54 PM News Team

With so many questions still remaining about health insurance premiums possibly spiking, Local News 8 invited insurance broker Trevor Bangerter to…

Idaho Insurance Broker weighs in on potential health insurance premium spikes

October 14, 2025 10:44 PM Chris Nestman

At the moment the tax credits do expire, the average American who uses marketplace plans could see their insurance premiums more than double. Local…

EconoLodge standoff suspect postpones plea agreement

October 14, 2025 6:22 PM Stephanie Lucas

Flores is accused of shooting at Idaho Falls police officers during a standoff at the EconoLodge Motel on Broadway Avenue in Idaho Falls in April…

Storm System Brings Rain, Thunderstorms, and Mountain Snow Midweek

October 14, 2025 3:39 PM Michael Coats

A low-pressure system is moving into the region from Nevada, setting the stage for an active weather pattern through Wednesday and…

“A tragic nightmare”: Devastating hunting accident claims life of young Blackfoot woman

October 14, 2025 5:39 PM Maile Sipraseuth

A 21-year-old woman from Blackfoot, Kaylanee Orr, tragically died on October 10 following a fatal accident during a hunting trip with…

Idaho Falls Standoff Update: Convicted Felon triggers SWAT standoff after pointing replica gun at Police

October 14, 2025 4:48 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department has released new details regarding a tense, hours-long standoff that unfolded last night, October 13, at an…

Five people recovering after crash near Lowe’s in Idaho Falls

October 14, 2025 4:06 PM Ariel Jensen

Five people are recovering tonight after a crash early Tuesday morning in front of Lowe’s on 17th Street in Idaho Falls.

According to the Idaho…

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update

October 14, 2025 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its…

Early voting begins today for November Local Elections

October 14, 2025 3:39 PM News Release

“Early voting is now underway in many Idaho counties ahead of the November 4 local elections. Whether you vote early, absentee, or on Election Day,…

Search and rescue teams helped to get a hiker out of Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday.

Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in

October 14, 2025 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

Search and rescue crews traveled through a snowstorm in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday to find a lost hypothermic hiker, and get them back home…

Pocatello’s “Garden to Give” supplementing Eastern Idaho food bank during government shutdown

October 15, 2025 6:00 AM Danielle Mullenix

The Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” is back again this year and helping a local food bank provide extra produce during the government…

A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church

October 14, 2025 10:13 AM Seth Ratliff, Ariel Jensen

Today at 1 PM, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to host a live broadcast, announcing the reorganization of a new First…

Another wet cool down begins today

October 14, 2025 4:09 AM Jeff Roper

A closed off low will swing from Nevada over Utah and spin back moisture giving us northerly winds more of a south or more of a south flow tonight.…

Idaho Storytellers Summit unites local authors and writers

October 13, 2025 5:30 PM Abi Martin

Writers of all ages came to learn, connect, and share at Rigby High School on Saturday, October 11th. Many of the authors at the Idaho Storytellers…

Located Safe: Missing endangered adult found and reunited with family

October 13, 2025 5:13 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is urgently asking the public for help in locating Ernie McGill Jr., an endangered missing man visiting the…

Standoff ends peacefully: Idaho Falls woman in custody after SWAT response

October 13, 2025 4:30 PM Maile Sipraseuth

Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is on scene for an active situation near the corner of Lomax Street and Wabash Avenue. Residents in several…

Montpelier Gas Leak: Evacuations lifted, hazard mitigated

October 13, 2025 3:35 PM Seth Ratliff

Evacuations have been lifted in Bear Lake County, hours after emergency crews rushed to the scene of a gas leak in Montpelier this afternoon.

Bear…

Jackson Hole teacher Michelle Roundy named 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year

October 13, 2025 3:42 PM News Team

“I am deeply humbled and honored to represent Wyoming as the 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year, an opportunity to serve the students and educators…

Key moments from a momentous day for Israelis and Palestinians

October 13, 2025 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, reuniting with their families in jubilant scenes…

Move aside Dry January, Sober October is here

October 13, 2025 11:45 AM Maile Sipraseuth

As the holiday season approaches, some people are turning to a new trend to abstain from alcohol for a “Sober October.” The challenge encourages…

US President Donald Trump attends the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 1.

Trump’s insistence produced a ceasefire in Gaza. Now he hopes it will end the war

October 13, 2025 11:27 AM CNN Newsource

When President Donald Trump flies home from the Middle East on Monday, the region fading from view out his windows will undoubtedly be a changed one:…