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White Pine Charter School holds ribbon cutting

August 16, 2024 5:13 PM Noah Farley

White pine charter school in Ammon held its ribbon cutting the morning of Friday, August…

Drivers can use all lanes at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road

August 16, 2024 3:29 PM Tucker Robertson

All lanes are open at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road. The required testing phase of the lights is complete, but crews will…

Benny’s Pantry offers free groceries for ISU students

August 15, 2024 6:27 PM Sam Ross

Classes for Idaho State University students start Monday, and Benny’s Pantry offers free food and personal care items for…

Late season rain could spell trouble for Idaho barley farmers

August 15, 2024 4:48 PM Seth Ratliff

Late-season rains are spelling concerns for barley…

Upcoming road construction to a section of Holmes Avenue

August 15, 2024 3:46 PM News Team

Starting Monday, August 19, drivers in Idaho Falls will be detoured around a section of road construction on Holmes…

Pay It Forward finds Angel Fund at pet clinic

August 14, 2024 2:56 PM Todd Kunz

The Angel Fund is unique way of paying for pet clinic services when the owner is in a tight spot and cannot pay.…

Drunk man steals tow truck, wreaks havoc at Old Faithful

August 14, 2024 6:21 PM Stephanie Lucas

A complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming says Alan Rawlings Bowling, 57, was unable to purchase beer at the Old Faithful Upper…

RV rollover on the Teton Pass causes one fatality

August 14, 2024 6:01 PM Tucker Robertson

One person has died following an RV rollover on the Teton Pass this afternoon. The incident caused road closures in both directions as crews clean…

Burley/Rupert area losing Local News 8 signal

August 14, 2024 5:20 PM Tucker Robertson

Viewers in the Burley/Rupert area will lose the over-the-air signal for Local News 8 when the station’s VHF signal is turned off on Wednesday, August…

Incredible survival – How 89-year-old Bing Olbum’s family reacted to his safe return

August 14, 2024 4:55 PM Seth Ratliff

Missing hiker, Bing Olbum, was found safe after his camp was located late Saturday night, after the 89 year old survived an incredible 10 days alone…

Swan Valley family fundraiser donates $128,000 to Champs Heart

August 14, 2024 4:32 PM Seth Ratliff

The Fleming family of Swan Valley donated $128,000 to the charity Wednesday…

Woman rescued from 100-foot steep embankment in Gibson Jack area

August 14, 2024 12:19 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bannock County Sheriff’s office said a woman was rescued from a 100-foot embankment in the Gibson Jack area early Tuesday…

Idaho Supreme Court rules Open Primaries Initiative can remain on November ballot

August 14, 2024 11:48 AM Stephanie Lucas

The open primaries initiative will be on the ballot in November after a ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court. The court ruled against the challenges…

Caribou County boy auctions prized pig to raise money for friend with cancer

August 14, 2024 11:26 AM Sam Ross

Flint Van Buren, 9, has become a local hero after he decided to auction his beloved 4-H pig, Piggy Smalls, to raise money for his friend who was…

101-year-old woman graduates from BYU-Idaho

August 13, 2024 12:43 PM Noah Farley

She got a standing ovation when she stood up from her wheelchair and walked to receive her…

Ross Park Aquatic Complex reopens

August 12, 2024 10:23 PM News Team

The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is open again.

The pool was forced to close last Friday when a pipe burst and soaked an electrical panel, leaving the…

Bannock County Courthouse slated for significant improvements

August 12, 2024 12:50 PM Noah Farley

These changes will provide more parking for patrons and make it safer to cross the…

White Pine Charter School to open on time after flooding

August 12, 2024 11:52 AM Noah Farley

Despite the flood of about a million gallons, the school is planned to open on…

Missing 89-year-old hiker found safe & alive

August 11, 2024 12:38 PM Travis Richards

Bing Olbum, A 89-year-old hiker who has been missing for the last several days, has been found and is…

Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana draws support from Eastern Idaho

August 10, 2024 4:42 PM Todd Kunz

Former President Donald Trump rallied in Bozeman, Montana, Friday night, August 9. Local News 8’s Todd Kunz and photographer Dave Barrington…

One fatality and four others hospitalized after fatal crash near Idaho Falls

August 10, 2024 4:32 PM Tucker Robertson

Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating an injury crash from overnight on August 9, that resulted in one fatality and four others sent…

Former President Donald Trump campaigns in Bozeman, Montana

August 9, 2024 7:45 PM Tucker Robertson

Former President Donald Trump in Bozeman, Montana to do some fundraisers and support Tim Sheehy who is running for the U.S.…

Ross Park Aquatic Complex closed after burst pipe, electrical outage

August 9, 2024 10:50 PM Sam Ross

The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is closed after a burst pipe soaked electrical components Friday morning, leaving the facility without water or…

Idaho Museum of Natural History debuts new exhibit

August 9, 2024 11:11 PM Sam Ross

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is showcasing ‘The Art of Science’, a new exhibit featuring hand drawn pictures of local freshwater…

Plans in the works to prevent trucks from getting stuck at Northgate Mile Underpass

August 9, 2024 1:26 PM Noah Farley

The structure was built for the railroad in the 1930s, so it was not built to today’s height…

Snake River Triathlon looking for volunteers to cheer on athletes

August 9, 2024 7:38 AM News Team

The Snake River Triathlon is searching for volunteers to help cheer on over 200 athletes along the river and help award them as they cross the finish…

Dozens of kids turn out for Roaring Youth Jam

August 8, 2024 9:41 PM Seth Ratliff

Adults and kids of all ages take part in the fun and sometimes messy…

Ammon Mayor asks community to support near-drowning victim

August 8, 2024 9:28 PM News Team

Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking for the community to come together in support of the teen who nearly drowned last weekend during Ammon…

Police warn against phone scams impersonating deputies

August 8, 2024 4:37 PM Noah Farley

A common scam comes from suspects posing as local law enforcement and making victims believe they have a warrant, missed jury duty, or owe some…

Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival started Thursday

August 8, 2024 9:19 PM Sam Ross

The Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival started Thursday with a parade and children’s…

How INL is working towards the future of nuclear energy

August 8, 2024 7:31 AM News Team

Shelly Norman, Idaho National Laboratory’s Tour Ambassador joins Local News 8 in the Morning to talk about nuclear energy and their goals for the…

Body found near the Trail Creek area is identified

August 7, 2024 10:30 PM News Team

They say the remains are those of Lynn E. Lachappelle. Lachappelle was reported missing to Pocatello Police on July…

Don’t miss out: Idaho could be holding your unclaimed funds

August 7, 2024 7:20 PM Sam Ross

Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth visited the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot on Wednesday.

She was there to let people know about unclaimed…

89-year-old hiker missing in Custer County

August 7, 2024 2:11 PM Curtis Jackson

The Custer County Sheriff’s office is looking for an 89-year-old hiker.

They are looking for Bing Olbum who left from Hunter Creek Trailhead on…

“I want that certainty as soon as possible”-Governor Little addresses groundwater users’ concerns

August 7, 2024 12:35 PM Seth Ratliff

The Governor told local News 8 he was confident in the progress the group has made ahead of the October 1st deadline for a new mitigation agreement…

Work begins to open Center Street underpass

August 7, 2024 3:24 PM Sam Ross

Crews are beginning work again to get the Center Street underpass open for traffic into Historic Downtown…

Log truck gets stuck under Northgate Mile underpass

August 7, 2024 3:45 PM Noah Farley

This is another truck of so many that keep getting stuck at this underpass since the beginning of the…

Idaho Falls Roaring Youth Jam explores the different “Eras” of art

August 7, 2024 7:27 AM News Team

The Visual Arts Director from the Idaho Falls Art Council shares this year’s theme for the Roaring Youth Jam happening August 8, 9, and 10 along the…

Idaho Falls Community turns out to connect with police officers at National Night Out

August 6, 2024 10:49 PM Linda Larsen

Tautphaus Park was packed with people anxious to see and hear the tools of the trade of our local law…

Evacuation order lifted after grass fire threatens Madison County homes

August 6, 2024 3:43 PM Seth Ratliff

Madison County Sheriff’s Office said a wildfire is burning west of Rexburg north of Idaho Highway 33. The sheriff’s office is asking residents…

Pocatello will use federal grant for 5th street improvements

August 6, 2024 2:02 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello was chosen to receive a $16.4 million grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency, which they said they will use to improve South 5th…

Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race set for Saturday

August 5, 2024 10:29 PM News Team

Kailey and Jeff got a chance to get on the Snake River before the duck races this weekend. …

“Financially it hurts” – Haystack fire destroys 3,000 tons near Saint Anthony

August 4, 2024 4:57 PM Seth Ratliff

UPDATE: 11:53 AM, AUG 5 FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Emergency crews spent all night working to put out a fire burning on a farm near saint…

Rodeo animals feeling the heat at War Bonnet Round Up

August 2, 2024 7:36 PM William Syslo

As the competition heats up at the War Bonnet Round Up rodeo in Idaho Falls, so are the temperatures. …

Luke Bryan wears Spud Kings jersey at Idaho Falls concert

August 2, 2024 7:20 PM News Team

Luke Bryan performed in a sold-out crowd Thursday in Idaho Falls. During an encore performance, he came out wearing a Spud Kings jersey.…

Idaho Falls water tower project to temporarily impact traffic

August 2, 2024 1:18 PM News Team

Drivers may want to avoid Park Avenue, where they are building the new water tower next week.…

Firefighters burn down donated home for training

August 2, 2024 11:28 AM News Team

Firefighter with the Madison Fire Department have been doing training exercises at a home in…

Idaho’s fire season could be worse in August

August 2, 2024 12:00 PM Noah Farley

Between the above normal heat and exceptionally hot and dry conditions in July, live and dead fuels throughout southern Idaho have been quickly dried…

Bonneville County Fair began Thursday

August 1, 2024 5:00 PM Noah Farley

The fair presents projects 4-H students have been working on for a long…

CEI breaks ground for new tech building

August 1, 2024 4:57 PM Noah Farley

“What a perfect way to leave a career here at College of Eastern…

Show after the Show – August 1, 2024

August 1, 2024 1:23 PM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s going…

Pocatello woman’s lost cat found in California

August 1, 2024 1:08 PM Sam Ross

After a harrowing series of events a Pocatello woman’s lost cat was found in Wildomar, California, nearly 900 miles…

Burn ban issued for Bonneville County

August 1, 2024 9:43 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Commissioners issued a burn ban due to high temperatures and low moisture levels. The ban will remain in effect until…

INL working to minimize Idaho’s environmental footprint

August 1, 2024 7:27 AM News Team

Dr. Lynn Wendt, Director of the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility at Idaho National Laboratory, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share how…

How are wildfires named?

July 31, 2024 5:31 PM Noah Farley

“We generally name them based off of the nearest geographical reference to the…

Body found in Power County near Pocatello

July 30, 2024 3:54 PM Sam Ross

Police found a body in the Trail Creek area of Power County on Sunday while searching for a missing…

Hundreds of fish die in American Falls Reservoir, A look what caused it

July 29, 2024 6:29 PM Noah Farley

Idaho Fish and Game says this was caused by the…

Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts

July 29, 2024 6:24 PM Sam Ross

Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this…

Utah man dies following motorcycle crash

July 22, 2024 4:01 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred southbound I15 at mp 179.1, at 10:51 am, on Monday, July 22,…

Driftwood found on fire north of Idaho Falls

July 29, 2024 10:56 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to an outside fire on Saturday, July 27, around 10:49…

Preston celebrates 20 years of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’

July 26, 2024 5:39 PM Linda Larsen

You can find people wearing moon boots, eating tater tots, and voting for Pedro. But most of all, they are having…

Thunder Fire growing: Residents near Williams Lake urged to prepare for evacuation

July 26, 2024 9:53 AM Curtis Jackson

The Lemhi County Emergency Management said those who are in the Williams Lake area are in “Set” status. Set status mean people should prepare for a…

Woman injured in 2-vehicle collision in Ammon

July 26, 2024 5:13 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sunnyside and Eagle Road injuring one man on Friday.…

Video shows escape through flames and smoke as wildfire begins burning the outskirts of Idaho town

July 26, 2024 2:51 PM Associated Press

William Howard went to the north-central Idaho town of Juliaetta on Thursday to help a friend after a lightning-sparked wildfire began tearing…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

Structure fire in Bonneville County

July 22, 2024 7:45 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, ID — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 2000 block of North 31st East in Bonneville County Monday,…

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.…

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…

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. …

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…

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.…

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…

Mispronunciation – Show after the Show

July 12, 2024 11:45 AM Kailey Galaviz, Jeff Roper

Mispronunciation. Kailey is, in fact, wrong…

How Idaho National Laboratory brings excitement for STEM to local schools

July 11, 2024 1:16 PM News Team

Matt Meehan from Idaho National Laboratory Communications shows how Idaho National Laboratory is encouraging students across Eastern Idaho to get…

Pay It Forward: East Idaho Youth Homes

July 10, 2024 3:17 PM Todd Kunz

A place with a mission to help youth feel safe in an environment where they can create an independent identity, feel a sense of belonging, and find a…