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How a real estate industry shake-up could affect Idaho home buyers and sellers

March 20, 2024 11:41 AM Seth Ratliff

A big change could be coming to the national real estate industry potentially impacting the how homes are bought and…

Gov. Little signs law banning AI-generated ‘revenge porn’

March 20, 2024 12:51 PM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed a bill that prohibits AI generated porn to look like a real…

Spring cleaning should include your car

March 20, 2024 12:05 PM News Team

Bryston Van Wey from the Pro Detailer in Rigby told Local News 8 that giving attention to your car is just as important as your…

Pocatello water line installation begins Thursday

March 20, 2024 2:50 PM News Team

The project is anticipated to take eight weeks to…

Chad Daybell’s trial: how court restrictions have changed since Lori Vallow-Daybell trial

March 19, 2024 3:54 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Chad Daybell is facing the death penalty in Ada County beginning April 1.…

Local dance program wins 2 national titles

March 20, 2024 9:35 AM News Team

Extreme Ballroom Youth Gold brings home two national titles from the past weekend, one in Ballroom Standard Formation Championships and the other in…

National Ag Day highlights why agriculture in Idaho is important, ways to support farmers

March 19, 2024 5:17 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The temperatures are warming, and the snow is melting…

2 suspects pleaded not guilty for shooting at Compass Academy

March 19, 2024 10:49 AM Kailey Galaviz

Two men appeared in court this week to submit their pleas for the charges they are facing in connection to the shooting at Compass Academy in Idaho…

Spring prescribed burns planned for South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest

March 19, 2024 2:57 PM News Team

Prescribed burns are planned for the South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest this…

Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses

March 18, 2024 11:39 AM Noah Farley

Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…

Melaleuca donates beef to Idaho Foodbank

March 19, 2024 3:02 PM News Team

A local company is helping feed those in need in eastern…

No injuries reported after boat overturns on Snake River

March 19, 2024 11:24 AM News Team

Two people were uninjured after a small boat overturned on the Snake River Monday afternoon near the Byington Boat Dock East of…

Flood Awareness Week: How to stay safe and be prepared

March 19, 2024 11:38 AM Seth Ratliff

According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths each year in the United…

Now is the time to trim your trees

March 19, 2024 9:32 AM News Team

Now is the time to trim trees in Idaho…

How potential rule making could harm off-road vehicle users

March 18, 2024 6:44 PM Noah Farley

“That would mean a stop to manufacturing vehicles for all those folks who use our…

Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho

March 18, 2024 5:23 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…

Gov. Little to sign next-of-kin bill

March 18, 2024 4:36 PM Linda Larsen

A bill to provide a next-of-kin notification database is now headed to Governor Brad Little for a…

Bridge collisions in Idaho: What every driver needs to know

March 18, 2024 11:55 AM Seth Ratliff

“It’s typically contractors hauling construction equipment, maybe having an excavator on the back of a truck and it’s not fully…

New video revealed in Salmon shooting investigation

March 16, 2024 5:47 PM Evan Thomason

New video of a shooting just north of Salmon on March 12 has been…

U of I marks record spring enrollment

March 18, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up for the sixth straight…

Spring break is coming – where are the travelers going?

March 18, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

Spring break is just around the corner, and with millions of Americans getting started on this year’s family vacations, AAA is sharing tips to…

Idaho gas prices up nearly 9 cents

March 18, 2024 12:03 PM News Team

Prices in Idaho are 39.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 24.4 cents per gallon lower than a year…

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…

Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care

March 18, 2024 9:41 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees…

Free ID for voting now more accessible to Idahoans

March 18, 2024 9:34 AM News Team

The legislation eliminates a restriction for Idahoans who have possessed a current driver’s license in the prior six months from obtaining the free…

News you can use this morning – March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024 8:05 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some stories you can use this Monday…

Gov. Little declares Idaho Flood Awareness Week

March 17, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

The proclamation underscores the importance of understanding and preparing for the dangers posed by…

USS Idaho is officially christened, now set for a year of testing

March 16, 2024 5:45 PM Braydon Wilson

An official warship has been named after the gem state for the first time in over a century.

The first ship was christened in 1919.

While the USS…

Spud Kings fall to Mustangs 2-1 in heartbreaker, but keep lead for final playoff spot

March 15, 2024 10:46 PM Eric Moon

In a hard fought Friday night battle, a late third period goal stung the Idaho Falls Spud Kings in a 2-1 defeat against the NCDC Mountain…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly

March 15, 2024 11:52 AM Ashley Chilcutt

It’s a day that celebrates luck and good fortune, but AAA warns if drivers overindulge in alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the odds…

BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat

March 15, 2024 6:08 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management is getting 80 acres of land in…

Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green

March 15, 2024 5:38 PM News Team

Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green with all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities…

Disney on Ice skates into Idaho Falls

March 15, 2024 2:36 PM News Team

You still have three days to go see Disney on Ice at the Mountain America Center in Idaho…

Truck driving lessons for getting under bridges

March 15, 2024 11:13 AM Evan Thomason

The southbound lanes of Yellowstone Highway were shut down Thursday for hours due to a semi truck hitting the bottom of the…

D91 receives large musical instrument donation

March 15, 2024 10:53 AM Noah Farley

This donation will benefit several students who want to play guitar, but might not be able to provide one to be taught…

US Navy Submarine, the future USS IDAHO to be Christened on Saturday – “Watch Parties” taking place around Idaho

March 15, 2024 6:20 AM Evan Thomason

The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), will be formally christened and named on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at…

Idaho Hope Squad programs gather for suicide prevention conference

March 14, 2024 10:51 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – East Idaho schools gathered in Idaho Falls on Thursday for a conference of Hope Squad programs. Youth suicides have risen 62…

North Fremont’s Shannon Hill and Ben Lenz to retire from coaching boys basketball and football

March 14, 2024 10:42 PM Eric Moon

Big changes are coming to North Fremont athletics next school year. The school announced Shannon Hill has retired from coaching boys basketball and…

Deceased identified as investigation continues into deadly home invasion

March 14, 2024 12:29 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate a possible home invasion where the intruder was left…

Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved

March 14, 2024 5:05 PM News Team

Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…

Date set for Jeremy Best trial

March 14, 2024 4:49 PM News Team

The Jeremy Best murder case will go to…

How law enforcement and self defense experts say you should prepare for, respond to a home invader

March 14, 2024 4:20 PM Seth Ratliff

Local News 8 is talking to community experts on what you need to know on responding to active shooter and home invasion…

Blackfoot to build new animal shelter to address overcrowding

March 14, 2024 1:34 PM Seth Ratliff

It’s official – the city of Blackfoot is getting a new animal shelter. Local News 8 was the first to report plans to build a new shelter were in…

Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party is coming to the Mountain America Center

March 14, 2024 2:04 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Disney on Ice is here in Idaho Falls.…

Semi-truck hits Northgate Mile underpass, blocking road

March 14, 2024 1:04 PM Evan Thomason

A semi hauling another semi overturned in the F-street underpass just before noon on Thursday.…

Avalanche danger has dropped for now

March 14, 2024 11:40 AM Evan Thomason

The Centennial Mountains across Island Park have a considerable risk of avalanches. The Sawtooth and Teton Mountains only have a moderate…

University students spend spring break doing service

March 13, 2024 5:38 PM Noah Farley

“A lot of us have never been this far west, especially to Idaho, and we just wanted to serve the local…

Website launches for Pocatello’s PROST Plan

March 13, 2024 4:56 PM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello has partnered with PROS Consulting, Inc. to launch the City’s first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Plan.…

Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department creates new digital activity guide

March 13, 2024 4:51 PM Cole Sams

As of Monday, March 11, 2024, the Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department rolled out our first-ever digital activity guide.…

Pay It Forward: Madison County Senior Activity Center

March 13, 2024 2:25 PM Todd Kunz

The senior center serves food in-house and delivered, along with fun activities and socialization for…

Bingham deputies investigate possible home invasion, suspect found dead, homeowner injured

March 13, 2024 1:58 PM Braydon Wilson

Sheriff deputies are investigating a possible home invasion at a Bingham County home. …

ISU Research Symposium kicks off Wednesday, winners will receive cash prizes

March 13, 2024 11:16 AM Ashley Chilcutt

More than 140 students are gathering for the 2024 Research & Creative Works Symposium…

Rigby Chamber of Commerce to hold open primary initiative event

March 13, 2024 11:50 AM Seth Ratliff

Seeing this momentum, the Rigby Chamber of Commerce told Local News 8 they’ve invited Hyrum Erickson, a Republican Precinct Committeeman from Rexburg…

Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies

March 13, 2024 9:36 AM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…

Deputy Idaho Attorney General to assist prosecution in Chad Daybell trial

March 12, 2024 3:28 PM News Team

The murder trial of Chad Daybell is set to start April 1 in Ada County, and when it does, there will be a new attorney helping the…

Morning fire breaks out at Idaho Falls construction building

March 13, 2024 8:15 AM Conner Nuckols

Several engines from the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire call on South Professional Way in Idaho Falls shortly after 7 Wednesday…

Bill blocking cities and counties from regulating knives passes Idaho House

March 13, 2024 4:38 AM Conner Nuckols

A bill banning cities and counties from restricting knives, is one step closer to becoming Idaho state…

News you can use this morning – March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024 8:10 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s a rundown of some new stories this morning you should…

An election official wears a protective mask while waiting to assist voters at a polling location in Dearborn Heights

Bill to bring back the presidential primary election passes Idaho Senate

March 13, 2024 4:16 AM Conner Nuckols

Idaho is one step closer to bringing back the presidential primary…

Marijuana advertising bill moves forward

March 12, 2024 6:24 PM News Team

The Idaho House has voted to approve House Bill…

ITD to host an open house on SH-39 in Blackfoot

March 12, 2024 3:00 AM Seth Ratliff

This project is scheduled to be constructed in…

Cleanup begins on collapsed carport

March 12, 2024 6:23 PM Noah Farley

Cleanup has started on the collapsed carport at the Westwood Park Village condominiums in Idaho…

Idaho Supreme Court declines to hear Bryan Kohberger request

March 12, 2024 4:16 PM ABC News

The Idaho Supreme Court has declined to hear the request from Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers to appeal the decision not to toss out the charges against…

Coroner releases name of victim killed in Saturday’s shooting

March 12, 2024 3:48 PM Linda Larsen

Prosecutors are still working on possible murder charges against the man who kept police at bay for several hours late Saturday…

Changes coming to GIFT pricing

March 12, 2024 2:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Since June of 2022, the Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) department 160,000 people have gotten rides to various destinations thanks to the service.…

New car wash opens in Blackfoot

March 12, 2024 11:35 AM Emma Valentine

Pony Express Car Wash is hosting a ribbon cutting Tuesday at noon in…

Bill to expand birth control access in Idaho heads to Governor Little’s desk

March 12, 2024 8:00 AM Conner Nuckols

A new bill expanding birth control access in Idaho is one signature away from becoming state…

News you can use this morning – March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024 8:10 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some of the top and new stories this Tuesday…

Kidneys for Communities stresses the growing need for kidney donors in the U.S.

March 12, 2024 7:55 AM News Team

CEO of Kidneys for Communities discusses the urgent demand for kidney donors across the…

The Commissioners Court of Llano County is set to discuss ceasing operations of its library system.

Library materials bill revived by the Idaho House of Representatives

March 12, 2024 5:46 AM Conner Nuckols

Libraries could soon face legal issues if a new Idaho bill is…

Bengal Giving Day kicks off at ISU

March 12, 2024 2:33 AM Cole Sams

It’s a time to “unite, celebrate and elevate Bengal…

A thrilling dunk contest highlights the District 5 Senior Showcase in Pocatello

March 11, 2024 10:44 PM Eric Moon

Dunks and threes were at the center of the District 5 Senior Showcase inside The Palace at Pocatello High School…

2 new suspects indicted in Compass Academy shooting incident

March 11, 2024 11:26 AM News Team

Two new suspects have been indicted in the Compass Academy shooting incident on Feb.…

Ty Walker’s “Michigan” goal has the Spud Kings in a playoff spot with four games left to play

March 11, 2024 4:19 PM Eric Moon

Idaho Falls is still buzzing from a huge Spud Kings win Saturday, highlighted by the goal of the year, “The Michigan” from Ty…

How COVID-19 has changed the medical world 4 years later – Local News 8 investigates

March 11, 2024 11:21 AM Seth Ratliff

March 11 marks the infamous anniversary of when the outbreak of COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic, according to the World Health…

Idaho gas prices up 7 cents

March 11, 2024 11:35 AM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

My World Discovery Museum in Pocatello, ID

My World Discovery Museum moving locations to Museum of Clean

March 11, 2024 11:13 AM Cole Sams

A popular destination for children in Pocatello will be moving locations soon.…

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…

Rangeland Improvement Act moves to Idaho Senate floor

March 11, 2024 3:45 AM Conner Nuckols

Farmers and ranchers in eastern Idaho may soon get more authority to improve…

A voter fills out a ballot on Wisconsin's state primary day on August 9

New bill may bring back the presidential primary election in Idaho

March 11, 2024 3:23 AM Conner Nuckols

Idaho lawmakers are making a new push to bring a presidential primary back to the Gem…

D91 seeks public opinion to address the school district’s budget

March 11, 2024 12:33 AM Braydon Wilson

Idaho Falls School District 91 is looking for public input to address its budget.…

EXCLUSIVE: Shooting suspect’s family gives insight into Idaho Falls SWAT standoff

March 10, 2024 10:06 PM Sam Gelfand

An Idaho Falls man allegedly entered a home and shot two people Saturday night, killing one, before engaging in an hours-long standoff with…

Reed’s Dairy leases a new warehouse in the Idaho Falls area

March 10, 2024 8:24 PM Braydon Wilson

In the months since the tragic fire that destroyed their previous warehouse, Reed’s Dairy has needed a new location to keep production going.…

Spud Kings players celebrate Ty Walker's goal

Idaho Falls Spud Kings take down Utah Outliers on Saturday 4-1

March 10, 2024 11:41 AM Cole Sams

In their final weekend game of the season at home, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings got the win on Saturday night over the Utah Outliers…

1 person dead, 2 people taken into custody after shooting in Idaho Falls

March 10, 2024 8:42 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police SWAT team arrested a 23-year-old male last night at the Teton Mesa Apartments on Lomax Street, after two people had been shot,…

Elks Lodge food drive feeds 278 families

March 9, 2024 7:54 PM Braydon Wilson

Cars were lined outside of the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls early Saturday morning, as they prepared to hand out food for those who needed it.…

Sports Line Friday Night: March 8th, 2024

March 8, 2024 10:45 PM Eric Moon

Five local basketball teams, two wrestling teams, and two dozen wrestlers capped the winter sports season with state…

“School facilities funding bill” nears finish line in 2024 legislature

March 8, 2024 10:52 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho House Bill 521 is headed toward the Senate Floor soon. If it passes and is signed into law, it will provide Idaho schools with a billion…

Grand jury indicts fight suspects

March 8, 2024 11:29 AM Evan Thomason

The two suspects in the death of Alexander Barber were in court…

New Idaho House bill lets funeral homes dispose of unclaimed human remains

March 8, 2024 11:15 AM Noah Farley

“We wait a whole year after the person has passed and then…we spread [the cremated…

13th Annual Gate City Brewfest Saturday

March 8, 2024 11:09 AM Cole Sams

A fan favorite is making its return to Pocatello…

What’s next for the Ririe Fire Station

March 8, 2024 5:09 PM Sam Gelfand

The Ririe Fire Station burned to the ground days into the new…

Good samaritan clears fallen trees for free

March 6, 2024 11:20 AM Linda Larsen

It seems like people have been overwhelmed trying to dig out from all the…

Idaho HOSA Future Health Professionals hold annual State Leadership Conference

March 8, 2024 9:14 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a prominent health care career technical student organization, held their annual State Leadership…

Local singer-songwriter releases new single after community support

March 8, 2024 8:37 AM Kailey Galaviz

Cole Fryar, a singer-songwriter from Shelley, is taking his music career to the next step after support from the…

Daylight saving time starts Sunday, Dr. Harris shares why it’s crucial to prepare

March 8, 2024 7:34 AM News Team

Dr. Shelby Harris joins Local News 8 in the Morning to explain how preparing for Daylights Savings Time this weekend can improve your…

Chad Daybell back in court Friday

March 7, 2024 11:59 AM News Team

Chad Daybell is expected to be back in court Friday for a hearing on three…

Idaho State’s Brayden Parker named to Big Sky All-Conference First Team

March 7, 2024 4:16 PM Eric Moon

Idaho State’s best player and Preston native Brayden Parker is a Big Sky All-Conference First Team honoree, the first Bengal to make the first team…

4A High Country and 2A Nuclear conferences name all-conference basketball teams

March 7, 2024 3:58 PM Eric Moon

A pair of conferences announced their all-conference basketball teams Thursday, with the 4A High Country unveiling its boys hoops honorees and the 2A…

Attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger appeal to Idaho Supreme Court

March 7, 2024 2:52 PM News Team

Brian Kohberger’s attorney’s are asking the state Supreme Court to step in.…