Public gets to give input on preserving historic buildings
“We need to keep [the Preservation Plan] updated and…that population growth is just an indicator of why we would do something like…
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Spud Kings fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive
In front of a sold-out crowd, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings will look to keep their first playoff campaign in franchise history…
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New Idaho State University President talks changes coming to campus
During the first few months as President of Idaho State University, Dr. Robert Wagner said one of the biggest concerns he got was the parking lot…
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Idaho Lottery holds annual Scratch for Schools event
Local schools from across the area got a huge boost on Monday thanks to the Idaho…
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City of Pocatello planning to make changes to sign code
The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission will hear comments from the public concerning a request by the City of Pocatello Planning &…
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Spud Kings win Game 3 in overtime to keep their season alive and force a Game 4 Wednesday
In their first home playoff game in team history with their season on the line, the Spud Kings won their first playoff overtime game on home ice 2-1…
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Highland runs away with an early lead to dominate Madison 13-0
Once Highland took the lead Monday on the diamond, they never looked back, as the Rams stormed by the Madison Bobcats…
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Rigby holds onto two-run advantage for 6-4 conference victory over Thunder Ridge
Early offense turned into late defense Monday in Rigby, with the Trojans keeping their lead in the final three frames for a 6-4 victory over the…
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Daybell special report: trial, timeline and exclusive interview with family
The murder trial for Chad Daybell is set to start on Monday at the Ada County courthouse.…
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District 91 says recent public meetings were helpful in budget cut process
The budget issues with Idaho Falls School District 91 are ongoing, as they continue to search for ways that would help them cut $4 million in their…
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Idaho gas prices jump another 15 cents
Unfortunately, it’s not an April Fool’s joke – Idaho gas prices are soaring…
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Make-A-Wish tries to recruit 1 million supporters in April
The “WishMakers Wanted” campaign’s launch coincides with World Wish…
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McCammon looking forward to new fire station
The City of McCammon is looking forward to starting construction on their brand new fire…
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Pothole repairs planned for Snake River Bridge
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Continue Reading News you can use this morning – April 1, 2024
The trial of Chad Daybell starts today and other current stories this…
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Centennial survives in extra innings against Highland 12-8
Despite an impressive comeback attempt, the Highland Rams softball team fell to Centennial on Saturday in extra innings…
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Rigby wins thriller in extra innings over Pocatello 15-14
In one of the games of the season so far, the Rigby Trojans survived over the Pocatello Thunder on Saturday in extra innings…
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Spud Kings fall to Mustangs 4-1 in Game 1 of Dineen Cup Playoffs
The first game of the postseason goes to the top-seeded Mustangs, as the Idaho Falls Spud Kings fell to Ogden 4-1 Friday in Game 1 of their…
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Hillcrest Boys Basketball Head Coach Dave Austin will retire, per Hillcrest AD
The leader of the Hillcrest Boys Basketball program, Dave Austin, is retiring, per Hillcrest AD Larry Stocking. Austin is the only coach to lead the…
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Blackfoot sweeps doubleheader against Hillcrest 11-1 and 10-0
Right from the get-go Friday, the Blackfoot Broncos were in control against the Hillcrest Knights, sweeping a doubleheader 11-1 and…
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TSA discovers fifth firearm at IDA security checkpoint in 2024
So far this year, TSA officers have found five firearms during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at IDA’s security checkpoint. All of…
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2024 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Starting pitchers star in Bonneville’s 4-2 win over Skyline Friday
Both Bonneville and Skyline’s starting pitchers, Lincoln Stuart and Brayden Merzlock went the distance Friday for their teams, with the Bees scoring…
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Ski resorts shutting down soon
Spring weather is coming, temperatures are warming up and this brings a slow end to the skiing and…
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Scaling on US 93 north of Salmon to cause delays in April
Drivers on U.S. Highway 93 north of Salmon should plan for 20-minute delays in April as crews scale rocky slopes above the highway.…
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Idaho Falls YMCA preparing for their annual gala
The Idaho Falls YMCA will hold its annual fundraising gala at the Elks Lodge on April 6,…
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Local Hope Squad scattering Easter eggs with hopeful messages
Each egg has a small toy duck in it, along with a note that says “Please…
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Bannock County offering free sandbags for residents to prepare for spring flooding
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property…
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Gate City Young Professionals host bowling Tournament
The Gate City Young Professionals are hosting a Bowling tournament on Friday at Tough Guy Lanes from 2 to 5…
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City of Ammon shares the results of their pool feasibility survey
The City of Ammon presented the results of its first survey in a pool feasibility study at a public meeting Thursday night. Survey results showed…
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Spud Kings Game 3 Playoff Tickets sell out in 10 hours; Game 4 Tickets still available
Spud Kings proved once again this week they are the best fans in junior hockey by selling out Game 3 of the team’s first round playoff series against…
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Woman charged as additional suspect in Idaho hospital shooting
A fourth person has been charged in relation to the Boise hospital…
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Water outlook is great for farming irrigation, but it could be too much
We are in a good spot with average to slightly above average snowpack with above average water storage currently in the reservoirs across most of…
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What is the timeline for finishing Heritage Park? Here’s what we know
Heritage Park is a 14-acre plot situated along the Snake River.…
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Sandcreek student brings airsoft gun to school
A Sandcreek Middle School student in the Bonneville School District is in trouble for bringing an airsoft gun to school…
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HPAI detected in Idaho dairy herd
These are the first cases of HPAI in a livestock operation in Idaho.…
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Jersey Mike’s helping raise money for Magic Valley Pediatric Cancer Coalition
Magic Valley Pediatric Cancer Coalition is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in Ammon for the 14th Annual March “Month of…
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Through Grace at Watersprings Church
Pastor Ty Orr from Watersprings Church in Ammon came by the noon show to explain the countdown to Easter Sunday and their…
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Soda Springs woman facing drug charges
A Soda Spring woman is facing charges of trafficking meth and marijuana.…
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Last winter’s impact: Idaho Fish and Game commissioners cut hunts in the region again
Idaho sportsmen in the Snake River region and southeastern Idaho may see less antlerless hunting opportunities for the foreseeable…
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Dora Erickson students join the great Peep debate
Love them or hate them, Peeps are a staple for Easter baskets every…
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Ammon City Pool public meeting set Thursday
The future of the Ammon swimming pool is up for discussion…
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It is time to trim our trees
It seems that power outages from downed power lines have been a common side effect from our showers and storms for the past month or two. This…
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Local fourth grader deemed best in the west for handwriting competition
A mother’s inspirations led one-fourth graders to the top. The Zaner-Bloser Company recently announced the winners of their handwriting competition…
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Fire investigator reveals cause of Reed’s Dairy fire as in-wall space heater
We now know the cause of the fire that destroyed the multi-generation family milk barn at Reed’s…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Rec is seeking input on playground layouts
Idaho Falls Parks and Rec looking for input into new playground equipment.…
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Museum of Idaho a finalist for National Medal
The Museum of Idaho announced they have been named a finalist for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Services.…
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Idaho Falls police address spike in violent crime
The Idaho Falls Police Department held a community meeting Tuesday evening to address violent crime in the Numbered Streets…
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What is the “Castle Doctrine,” and how can it protect me from a home invader?
The “Castle Doctrine” is the name given to a set of laws that can protect homeowners if they choose to defend themselves during a home or car…
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CEI announces President Rick Aman’s retirement
“While I am excited to explore new opportunities, my affections remain with CEI and the incredible people who have made this journey so…
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Experts say more people are becoming sleep-deprived
March is Sleep Apnea Awareness Month. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder when breathing can start and stop causing sleep…
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Idaho State holding academic signing days all week
Idaho State University is holding a series of academic signing days this week at multiple area schools to celebrate student scholarships and…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation wants your input before installing new playgrounds
The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department wants your input on upgraded playground equipment at South Capital and 20th Street…
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Idaho Falls Police Department to hold public neighborhood meeting
Law enforcement in Idaho Falls is turning the community to help make the number streets of the city a safer place.…
Continue Reading Board-certified doctor shares the need for sleep for Sleep Apnea Awareness Month
Board-certified doctor specializing in sleep medicine, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, join Local News 8 in the Morning to talk about sleep…
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Skylar Meade escape: Court records unveil the names of the injured Idaho Corrections officers
Court documents have been published in the case of an Idaho inmate, Skylar Meade, who escaped custody with the assistance of a fellow member of a the…
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The latest costs for forensic lab fees
Local News 8 is following the money for the costs involved in the proposed forensics lab in Bannock County.…
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Students in Island Park raised $11,195.28 for a local veteran
$11,195.28 is the amount Island Park Charter Elementary School students were able to raise to help out a local veteran in Island…
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How to help youth at risk
“[Youth] have different levels of challenges, and there are some kids that face different challenges than…
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Deadline approaches for small businesses to apply for SBA federal disaster loan
The deadline is approaching for Idaho small businesses to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury due to flooding caused by…
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Idaho gas prices up 15 cents
Prices in Idaho are 41.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.…
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Still no determined cause to Reed’s Dairy fire
According to Reed’s Dairy owner and CEO Allan Reed, even after all that time not much is known about how the fire…
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Pocatello awarded $8.5 million to improve connections between city’s core neighborhoods
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded the City of Pocatello $8,500,000 to improve connections between the city’s core neighborhoods by…
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Mental Health Monday: AI used as new form of bullying – How to intervene
Fake artificial intelligence images are flooding social media used as a new form of…
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News you can use this morning – March 25, 2024
Here’s some news you can use this…
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Deaths of dog walker, 83, and resident of a remote cabin possibly tied to escaped Idaho inmate
Authorities are investigating whether the deaths of an 83-year-old man who was walking his dogs and a 72-year-old man who lived in a remote cabin are…
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Man arrested for reportedly attacking woman
The woman has been taken to a hospital for…
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3 arrested in connection to Idaho hospital shooting as police continue to investigate related homicides
Three people have been booked into the Twin Falls County Jail following an attack on corrections officers at a Boise…
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Pocatello hosts 2024 Spring Fair
The annual three-day Spring Fair 2024 is going on at Holt Arena in Pocatello this…
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If you’re homeless in Idaho, there are resources for you
Homeless veterans and community members gathered at Shoshone-Bannock Junior/Senior High School Friday for the Veteran and Homeless Stand Down.…
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The Idaho Falls Police Department is addressing crime in the numbered…
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Police track down escaped Idaho prison gang member and accomplice, say pair may have killed 2 on run
An Idaho prison gang member and accomplice sought after ambush and escape from Boise hospital are in custody, police…
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News you can use this morning – March 22, 2024
Here are some new and updated stories you can use this…
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Idaho deals with serious prosecutor shortage
The Gem State is seeing a serious shortage of…
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Pocatello man appears on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Boodry says talking with Kelly Clarkson was a “comfortable…
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Fighting springtime allergies
“It depends a lot on what your genetic predisposition is, what you’re allergic to, and then what environment you are exposed…
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Rexburg dog park needs a cleanup
Rexburg dog owners say the local dog park needs a…
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School funding bill goes to governor’s desk
The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 521…
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Walk in the Cold to raise awareness about hungry, homeless
On Saturday, the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission will be holding its annual 5K Walk in the Cold event at the Waterfront at Snake River…
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Idaho Falls golf courses to open for 2024 season Friday
Spring is here, and the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is opening its three championship golf courses on Friday, March…
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What actions are local law enforcement officers taking in response to the statewide alert
Authorities are searching for a white supremacist Idaho prison inmate and an accomplice who fled after the accomplice shot and wounded corrections…
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Viewing party for locally filmed independent movie
Peak Season is a romantic-comedy filmed in Jackson Hole and Driggs by a group of…
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Bingham County Search and Rescue tests Jayden’s Drone
Bingham County Search and Rescue is testing out its underwater…
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Help protect your tax refunds: Respond to identity verification letters
Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent more than 2,400 identity verification letters and stopped nearly $30.1 million in income tax refunds…
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K-9 Officers to train in Eastern Idaho
Law enforcement K9 handlers from Southeast Idaho are excited to host the 2024 Idaho Police Canine Association Conference, May 6 – 10, in Idaho…
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Evacuation lifted after propane truck catches fire in Madison County
People were evacuated from a propane tank truck fire on 6000 West in Madison County.…
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Officials identify man found dead in Chubbuck
Next of kin has been…
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How a real estate industry shake-up could affect Idaho home buyers and sellers
A big change could be coming to the national real estate industry potentially impacting the how homes are bought and…
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Gov. Little signs law banning AI-generated ‘revenge porn’
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed a bill that prohibits AI generated porn to look like a real…
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Spring cleaning should include your car
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…
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Pocatello water line installation begins Thursday
The project is anticipated to take eight weeks to…
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Chad Daybell’s trial: how court restrictions have changed since Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Chad Daybell is facing the death penalty in Ada County beginning April 1.…
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Local dance program wins 2 national titles
Extreme Ballroom Youth Gold brings home two national titles from the past weekend, one in Ballroom Standard Formation Championships and the other in…
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National Ag Day highlights why agriculture in Idaho is important, ways to support farmers
The temperatures are warming, and the snow is melting…
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2 suspects pleaded not guilty for shooting at Compass Academy
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…
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Spring prescribed burns planned for South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed burns are planned for the South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest this…
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Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses
Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…
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Melaleuca donates beef to Idaho Foodbank
A local company is helping feed those in need in eastern…
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No injuries reported after boat overturns on Snake River
Two people were uninjured after a small boat overturned on the Snake River Monday afternoon near the Byington Boat Dock East of…
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