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Bonneville and Hillcrest football players head back to their respective sidelines after a pre-game coin toss.

Hillcrest wins Civil War in first game at new field

September 6, 2024 11:31 PM Sam Gelfand

The Hillcrest Knights opened Westmark Stadium in style Friday, defeating the Bonneville Bees 46-28. Hillcrest is now 16-4 against Bonneville over the…

ACHP announces terminating consultation on an Idaho project

September 6, 2024 8:29 PM Tucker Robertson

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation today announced it is terminating consultation on the development for the Lava Ridge Wind Project in…

Bryan Kohbergers defense is trying to remove the option of the death penalty

September 6, 2024 8:18 PM News Team

The defense team for Bryan Kohberger is working to remove the death penalty from his…

Thomas Creech may face a second attempt at execution

September 6, 2024 7:58 PM News Team

An Ada County District Judge has opened up the possibility of a second attempt to execute Thomas…

Idaho Falls Fire Department to dedicate new 9-11 Memorial, Tunnel of Towers exhibit to set up at The Waterfront

September 5, 2024 12:54 PM Curtis Jackson

People are invited to join the Idaho Falls Fire Department when they hold a solemn dedication ceremony for the city’s new 9/11…

Pocatello Animal Shelter over capacity for dogs

September 6, 2024 3:48 PM Sam Ross

The Pocatello Animal Shelter is facing an overcrowding crisis–currently, the shelter is at 103% capacity for sheltered…

Brand new $2.5 million ride at the Idaho State Fair

September 5, 2024 10:10 PM News Team

The brand-new ride cost 2.5 million dollars to build, and you can only find it at 3 carnivals in the…

Idaho Falls September art walk

September 5, 2024 8:40 PM William Syslo

September 5th, the Idaho Falls Art Walk was held in downtown Idaho Falls. The event is held every first Thursday of the month, from May until…

A volunteer had a face-to-face encounter with a lioness at the Idaho Falls Zoo

September 5, 2024 8:03 PM Todd Kunz

In an exclusive special report, Todd Kunz investigated an incident involving Kimani the lioness at the Idaho Falls Zoo that happened in early…

Idaho Fish and Game wants wings

September 5, 2024 5:12 PM Sam Ross

Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to donate wing samples from harvested birds into ‘wing…

EIRMC gets a new helipad

September 5, 2024 1:41 PM Ariel Jensen

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is excited to celebrate its new helipad expansion.…

Ribbon cutting held for expanded Pocatello Community Rec Center

September 5, 2024 2:44 PM Sam Ross

The Pocatello Community Recreation Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its recently expanded facility on Thursday, September…

Hallway ceiling falls at Idaho Falls High School

September 3, 2024 4:52 PM Noah Farley

The ceiling section fell on Friday while students were in class, so it didn’t fall on…

Police chase ends when the suspect gets stuck between a fence and a tree

September 3, 2024 1:16 PM Stephanie Lucas

A car chase suspect is caught when he tries to escape from police on a walking path in Rexburg Tuesday…

Fort Hall Fire Department breaks ground on new fire station

September 3, 2024 12:59 PM Sam Ross

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Fort Hall Fire Department, and Representative Mike Simpson gathered on Tuesday morning to break ground on the new…

Man arrested after he barricaded himself in a home

September 3, 2024 11:21 AM Curtis Jackson

Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a home Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2024.…

Cheerleaders staff scone booth, while deep-fried watermelon is offered at another

September 3, 2024 10:32 AM Sam Gelfand

At the Eastern Idaho State Fair, there are many booths and vendors, but on Monday, one food booth was mostly run by…

Over 15 chihuahuas rescued from Blackfoot home

August 30, 2024 12:32 PM Sam Ross

The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue had a sudden influx of chihuahuas earlier this week when over fifteen dogs were rescued from a hoarder…

Only on 8: Dylan Buckor opens up about “The Bachelorette,” the drama and future plans

September 3, 2024 4:44 AM Kailey Galaviz

As Season 21 of “The Bachelorette” wraps up, Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper interview Dylan Buckor, a beloved contestant on the…

Child safety advocates see rise in counterfeit car seat online purchases

August 30, 2024 10:41 AM Noah Farley

There are several red flags to tell if a car seat is…

4-year-old busts 3,500-year-old vase

August 29, 2024 10:20 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

A 4-year-old in Italy breaks a 3,500-year-old vase. –

Smokey and hazy sunrise. –

Fair food preview. What you can expect.…

Evacuation notices upgraded for Stanley residents

August 26, 2024 4:46 PM Curtis Jackson

Evacuations are still in place for people near the Wapiti Fire burning near…

Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy Part 2

August 28, 2024 11:04 AM News Team

Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy, who will perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 5, 2024.…

Mountain Dew awarding people visiting Idaho – Show after the Show

August 28, 2024 10:53 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Mountain Dew is awarding its customers with free drinks when they visit the Mountain Time Zone. –

Woman who climbed into tiger encounter at the…

Local law enforcement stepping up to combat drunk driving this holiday weekend

August 27, 2024 5:33 PM Seth Ratliff

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that it is still important to be safe and sober while…

Idaho’s water future – Governor commits more funding to preserving eastern Snake Plain aquifer

August 27, 2024 4:12 PM Seth Ratliff

Idaho’s Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced…

The City of Pocatello will hold their first open house to discuss parks plan

August 27, 2024 2:05 PM Sam Ross

The first open house to discuss Pocatello’s Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, and Trails (PROST) Plan will take place August 28, at 6 p.m. at Pocatello…

Remembering Jerame Teel: A long-time Pocatello business owner who died in a UTV accident

August 27, 2024 6:04 PM Kailey Galaviz

The family of Jerame Dean Teel is learning how to cope and move forward after a UTV crash took his…

Baseball bat dog “drops a double” on first day – Show after the Show

August 27, 2024 11:22 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Baseball bat dog takes a potty break on the field on day one of job. –

Jeff Foxworthy joins Jeff Roper. –

How retirement is treating…

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy visits with Local News 8’s Jeff Roper

August 27, 2024 11:16 AM Jeff Roper

Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy as he prepares to perform at the Eastern Idaho State…

Yellowstone National Park warns visitors to stay away from bull elk

August 27, 2024 11:26 AM Noah Farley

Park visitors are warned to stay alert, stay away, stay…

18-year-old arrested for shooting shotgun in McDonalds parking lot in Ammon

August 27, 2024 9:16 AM Curtis Jackson

An 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday for shooting a shotgun in the air following a fight. …

Highway 33 reopened – Storm cleanup begins for Newdale homeowners

August 26, 2024 4:56 PM Seth Ratliff

Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia has reopened after dozens of power poles were knocked over on Friday evening. Homeowners along the stretch of…

Bannock County budget hearing to address property taxes for new fiscal year

August 26, 2024 1:36 PM Sam Ross

A public hearing for Bannock County’s fiscal year 2025 budget is set for Tuesday, August 27–among the topics of the hearing are property taxes.…

Grand opening of Pocatello pickleball courts set for Tuesday

August 26, 2024 1:31 PM Sam Ross

The grand opening of the the Con Gilmore pickleball courts at Ross Park in Pocatello has been set for Tuesday, August 27 at 10…

Sunnyside Road closed to remove railroad tracks

August 26, 2024 12:51 PM Noah Farley

The roads are expected to open again on Friday, Aug.…

Broken Pocatello water main repaired Sunday morning

August 26, 2024 1:32 PM Sam Ross

A water main that broke on Saturday night and caused road shutdowns and flooding in homes in Pocatello was repaired on Sunday…

Hosts give their guests wrong start time to make them arrive on time – Show after the Show

August 26, 2024 10:41 AM Kailey Galaviz

International Dog Day. –

Idaho’s favorite ice cream flavor. –

What party hosts are doing to ensure their guests show up at the right…

Virtual auditions for American Idol open for Idahoans Monday

August 23, 2024 1:02 PM Kailey Galaviz

American Idol is inviting you to virtually tryout for the singing competition show. They are bringing back virtual auditions across the nation,…

Women participate in husband calling contest – Show after the Show

August 23, 2024 9:40 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Thunderstorms, weekend events, and husband calling contests. You won’t want to miss this Show after the…

Bhutan the yak at the Idaho Falls Zoo has died

August 22, 2024 4:49 PM Tucker Robertson

Bhutan the 22-year-old yak died Thursday, August 22 ending her fight with…

Sow grizzly trapped and relocated near Island Park

August 22, 2024 3:59 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) trapped a sow grizzly in response to cattle…

Rexburg sewer line break limits City water use

August 22, 2024 1:07 PM Stephanie Lucas

Rexburg residents are being asked to limit water use until further notice. A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on…

What is your ‘hot mess?’ – Show after the Show

August 22, 2024 10:17 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Get a little taste of what happened in the newsroom and studio when we’re not on…

Madison County issues burn ban

August 21, 2024 3:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Madison County. officials have issued a burn ban due to low fuel relative humidity. The ban will be in effect through October 15, 2024.…

Wackerli Subaru donates school supplies to Dora Erickson Elementary School

August 21, 2024 9:13 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Teachers at Dora Erickson Elementary School in Idaho Falls got a generous donation from Wackerli Subaru Wednesday, August…

Pocatello’s cleaning icon, Don Aslett, passes away at 89

August 21, 2024 5:45 PM Sam Ross

The Museum of Clean announced Wednesday morning that Don Aslett, the museum’s founder and a legend in the cleaning world, had passed…

Barbecue on the Quad kicks off ISU school year

August 21, 2024 4:21 PM Sam Ross

Idaho State University hosted their Student Involvement Fair and Student Union Barbecue to kick off the school’s Fall…

Funding changes in Idaho schools – “Keep kids in the classroom”

August 21, 2024 4:29 PM Seth Ratliff

Eastern Idaho is heading back to school, but this year funding has shifted from enrollment to attendance…

More people are spending to maintain their cars rather than buying a new one

August 21, 2024 4:39 PM Noah Farley

Almost 80% of consumers say they depend on someone else doing simple maintenance on their vehicle.…

Celebrating the first Bengal Wednesday – Show after the Show

August 21, 2024 10:26 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Beautiful Idaho sunsets. –

Visitors on the morning show. Some expected, some unexpected. –

The first Bengal Wednesday of the 2024-2025 school…

Air Idaho Rescue celebrates decade of saving lives in West Yellowstone

August 20, 2024 5:23 PM Seth Ratliff

Air Idaho Rescue is celebrating a decade of saving lives in the crown jewel of our nation’s park…

Construction crews concerned about tool thefts

August 20, 2024 1:53 PM Noah Farley

Grant Belnap from H. C. Construction came to work at a construction site Monday morning to find an unwanted…

Grand opening of Ross Park pickleball courts postponed

August 20, 2024 11:49 AM Sam Ross

The grand opening of the Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts in Ross Park has been postponed after heavy rains damaged the fresh top layer of the courts…

‘Demure’ is in – Show after the Show

August 20, 2024 10:37 AM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

What’s the correct way to shower? –

Do you get upset when you’re left on ‘read?’ –

The word demure and what it’s all about.…

Center Stage Theater announces their 2025 season

August 19, 2024 8:01 PM News Team

Center Stage Theatre has announced their 2025 season with Local News 8. They said next season is all about love and…

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has refiled a lawsuit against Idahoans for Open Primaries

August 18, 2024 9:06 PM News Team

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has refiled a lawsuit against Idahoans for open primaries just days after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected his…

Pocatello Fire Department credits multi-agency effort, volunteers for quick containment of Michaud fire

August 19, 2024 1:43 PM Sam Ross

In the aftermath of the Michaud wildfire that burned on Saturday, the Pocatello Fire Department credits the efforts of multiple state and federal…

Is your father always right? – Show after the Show

August 19, 2024 1:07 PM News Team, Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

How to start a fight in five words or less. Kailey says she can do it with one letter. –

Is your dad always right? –

Sneex; The new high heel…

Study: Idaho is 387 pet adoptions away from achieving no-kill

August 19, 2024 11:47 AM Noah Farley

Best Friends says Idaho is seeing a 92.5% total save…

Brush fire near Pocatello nearly contained

August 17, 2024 5:36 PM News Team

Local News 8 is tracking a fire in Bannock County.

It is reported to be at or near…

Possible power shutoffs for Idaho Power customers

August 17, 2024 2:58 PM Tucker Robertson

Continued concerns about storm conditions and wildfire risk is prompting the possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the Pocatello area,…

The Center Street underpass in Pocatello will re-open

August 16, 2024 9:41 PM News Team

The Center Street underpass will re-open on Sunday, August…

Motorcycle accident at the intersection of Holmes and 1st Street

August 16, 2024 9:15 PM News Team

There was an accident Friday, August 16 involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Holmes and 1st Street in front of Mike’s…

Pocatello man brought home Netflix’s “Blue Ribbon”

August 16, 2024 7:41 PM News Team

Nathan Chandler, the owner of ‘Confections Bakery’, competed in Netflix’s Blue Ribbon Baking Championship and…

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…