Athletes shine during Special Olympics at Bonneville High School
Over the weekend, the Special Olympics took center stage at Bonneville High…
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South Fremont advances to 3A state tournament with 5-2 win over Buhl
In the 3A state play-in game on Saturday at Halliwell Park, the South Fremont baseball team came out on top against Buhl 5-2.…
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Challis-Mackay wins district championship with 9-6 win over Firth
In the 2A Nuclear Conference district championship on Saturday, the Challis-Mackay Rivercats took home the district title with a 9-6 victory over…
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Declo ends Soda Springs season with 19-4 win on Saturday
In the 2A state play-in game on Saturday at OK Ward Park, the Declo Hornets softball team took care of business with a 19-4 victory over Soda…
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Pocatello promotes Kobi Gardea to Boys Basketball Head Coach
Pocatello High School has named its replacement for Joe Green, and one of his former players, Kobi Gardea, is the new leader of the Boys Basketball…
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Champions crowned at district tournaments throughout East Idaho
Friday was a big day of track and field throughout the entire region on the penultimate day of spring sports district…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor files human trafficking charges
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2024.…
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Flowers to keep away from pets this Mother’s Day
“They still can have gastrointestinal upset and illness when ingesting lilies of any…
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Chad Daybell trial day 21
Testimony continues on Day 21 in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Portneuf Greenway granted easement for new trail
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced this week construction of the first stage of the Connecting Communities Path has begun.…
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Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend
Idaho Falls firefighters will be at the intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street on Friday and…
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Bank robber sentenced to 13 years for robbing American Falls Bank
A 50-year-old was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for the Sept. 1, 2023 robbery of the Bank of Commerce in American…
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Blackfoot sweeps Bonneville to win 4A High Country Championship
The Blackfoot Broncos are district champions thanks to a two-game sweep of the Bonneville Bees in the 4A High Country Championship…
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Hillcrest’s Isaac Davis announces commitment to Utah State
Just one day after we reported Hillcrest Basketball star Isaac Davis has reopened his recruitment, he has found a home, and it’s in Logan with the…
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MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition announced
Top Trumps USA has announced the winter 2024
arrival of the brand-new official MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition under license…
Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” is back
It’s time to start seeding our…
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New Idaho Falls water tower gets rocky start
The structure of Idaho Falls’ new water tower could be completed by the end of this summer, according to Water Superintendent David Richards. But,…
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Super Thursday Candidate Forum May 9
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber wants to help us get to know our local candidates running for officer later this month with a Super Thursday…
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Bus stop arm violations increase
“In Idaho, you have to have more than three lanes in order for opposing traffic to not stop for a school…
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Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan to headline Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday…
Continue Reading Day 20 testimony centered around DNA evidence found on Chad Daybell’s property
Testimony continues on day 20 of the Chad Daybell Trial at the Ada County Courthouse.…
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Reptile Expo coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds this weekend
Beast Pets Marketplace of the Rocky Mountains Reptile Expo is coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds May 11th and May…
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Free Shred Day in Ammon
If you were doing some spring cleaning this year, odds are you may have found a lot of old documents with sensitive information you may not want to…
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Hillcrest basketball star and two-time state champion Isaac Davis reopens his recruitment
The highest-ranked basketball recruit in Idaho this year is now searching for a new collegiate home, as Hillcrest star and two-time state…
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Defending 4A state champs return to states as Pocatello wins district title over Century 3-2
The Pocatello Thunder are used to winning close games at this time of the year, and they did it again Wednesday, defeating Century 3-2 to win the 4A…
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Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Chris Tapp murder case
A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate in Nevada and Texas has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of…
Continue Reading Jurors brought to tears listening to heartbreaking, graphic testimony about Tylee and JJ’s autopsies
Day 19 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder…
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CTEC cuts ribbon on new greenhouse
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has a new…
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Pay It Forward: Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission is a place that fills the void for those in need or who have come upon temporary hard…
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Motel 6 offers Garfield-themed rooms
Looks like the cat’s out of the bag.…
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Third graders learn about Idaho’s agriculture industry
More than 40 high school students in Rigby’s Future Farmers Association are helping third graders understand where their food comes from and how it…
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Police look for car battery theft suspect
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a…
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Bannock County repairing, adding guardrails on high-traffic roads
Bannock County is taking steps to enhance road safety this…
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Highland trounces Madison 20-3 to win 5A High Country Championship
If the dominance of the Highland Rams wasn’t evident before, it was definitely evident Tuesday when Highland blew out Madison 20-3 in the 5A High…
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Challis-Mackay beats Firth 4-1; rematch in 2A Nuclear Conference Championship on Saturday
Round one in the 2A Nuclear Conference Tournament between Firth and Challis-Mackay goes to the Rivercats 4-1 Tuesday, with Challis-Mackay improving…
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Deepfake call targets Idaho senator and other state officials
“They’re just trying to intervene in our election…
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Ground breaks for new Rigby High School Career Technical Education Center
After a grant allowed Jefferson School District 251 to build a Career Technical Education outside of Rigby High School, the process of getting the…
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Rigby High School students build pizza oven to help others
Some Rigby High School students were looking for a way to give back to their…
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Detection dogs get time to shine during Idaho K9 training conference
Handlers and their partners who specialize in drug detection had their time to shine in Rexburg on day two of the Idaho K9 training conference.…
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Antler hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter near Wolf Creek
Officials are investigating after a man searching for antlers shot and killed a grizzly bear on April 25 during an encounter on private land…
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Learning to save lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
“With seven out of every ten counterfeit pills containing that lethal dose…it’s really…
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Boy Scouts of America announces rebrand to ‘Scouting America’
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that it will change its name to Scouting America next February, to emphasize…
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7 dogs abandoned outside Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue – Only 6 make it
One chihuahua puppy abandoned Monday ran out into the highway and was killed, say shelter…
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Historic Brady Chapel to undergo Phase I Preservation and Restoration Work
The historic James H. Brady Memorial Chapel will undergo preservation and restoration work this spring.…
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Bonneville tops Skyline 25-17 to punch ticket to district championship and 4A state tournament
In a marathon three hour, 46 minute Game 3 battle, the Bonneville Bees sting the most against the Skyline Grizz, scoring 25 of the combined 42 runs…
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St. Anthony has seen rise in drug busts thanks to the help of new K-9 officer
Wednesday, May 1st saw 5 pounds of Meth taken off the streets thanks to Officer Blue and Officer Hunter Gregory. Blue a K-9 detection dog, has been a…
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Miller Ranch Stadium gets upgrades just in time to host the Big Sky Softball Tournament
The center of the Big Sky Conference is Pocatello this week. That’s where a Big Sky Championship will be won this year, and Miller Ranch Stadium has…
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Idaho K-9 Training Conference comes to eastern Idaho
59 different K-9 officers and their partners will be in the Idaho Falls area this week to learn new…
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City of Pocatello hosts meeting on Thursday to discuss sign code
The City of Pocatello Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission is holding a meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 11 a.m. to learn about the…
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New Idaho Falls water tower sees delays
City leaders got an update on building a new water tower in Idaho Falls, and we are learning what is causing…
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Staying safe while boating this year
“We’re seeing a lot of loose debris [and] trash. Everything is entering into the river because of the high…
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Mental Health Monday: Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney welcomes facility dog to comfort victims
There’s a new member on the Bonneville County prosecuting attorney team bringing comfort and support to witnesses and victims in…
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Man arrested while hiding in Blackfoot trailer home
A 37-year-old is now in custody after the Blackfoot Police Department found him in an unoccupied trailer home in Blackfoot on Sunday around 4…
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Pocatello Water Week to focus on importance of water and environment
The City of Pocatello Water Department is holding its 30th Annual Open House this…
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ITD to host open house next week on US 30 in Pocatello
Improvements are planned for US 30 between the intersections of Yellowstone Avenue and Oak Street and the Gould Street overpass and Garrett…
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Idaho gas prices fall for the first time in several weeks
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.19/g Sunday while the most expensive was…
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Cinco De Mayo Celebrations in Idaho Falls is at a new location
The annual celebration of Cinco De Mayo has a new location but promises the same amount of fun. The celebration promises to celebrate diversity and…
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The Idaho Falls Farmer’s Market returns this weekend
Every year from the first Saturday in May to the Last Saturday in October, Farmers and other small businesses in the area, gather on Memorial Drive,…
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Skyline and Bonneville spilt doubleheader to force pivotal third game
With a chance to qualify for the 4A state tournament, the Skyline Grizzlies and the Bonneville Bees were both able to stay alive, splitting their…
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Pocatello rallies to defeat Preston 7-6 in district tournament
The Pocatello Thunder baseball team is looking to go back-to-back in 4A, and they got one step closer to their goal on Saturday with a 7-6 victory…
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Construction on FUTURE TECH Building gets green light
Groundbreaking is expected in…
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ISU students participate in March Through the Arch ahead of graduation
Idaho State University kicked off their graduation activities with a…
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First ever Southeast Idaho days this weekend
The Bannock County Event Center is hosting the first ever Southeast Idaho…
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Free comic books available on Saturday
Saturday is free comic book day across the country and one local comic book shop is getting in on all the…
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Scout Expo on Saturday at Portneuf Wellness Complex
If your child wants to be a boy or girl scout, its the perfect weekend for them to see what…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel hosts Cinco de Mayo Street Fair
Cinco de Mayo is just days away, but the celebration has already…
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Remains of Fort Hall man missing since 2019 found in remote Utah mountains
Skeletal remains found in Box Elder County in Utah have been identified as a Fort Hall man who has been missing since…
Continue Reading Daybell day 16: The jury hears from investigators who helped uncover J.J. and Tylee’s remains
Chad Daybell murder trial continues Friday at the Ada County…
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Portneuf Valley Farmers Market returns Saturday
A local fan favorite is making its return this weekend in…
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Help shape the future of Pocatello’s transportation infrastructure
You can help shape the future of Pocatello’s transportation…
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Volunteers needed for disaster response teams
The Salvation Army is forming disaster response teams in…
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Are car chases increasing?
There seems to be a lot more car chases in eastern Idaho…
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Public input sought on opioid settlement fund priorities
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is requesting public input on spending priorities for state-directed opioid settlement…
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No injuries reported after Iona structure fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Iona early Friday…
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Forest Service trail dozer vandalized and damaged
A dozer was stolen and left wrecked in the Cub River…
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Local Star Wars 501st Legion giving back to the community
Timberline Garrison of the 501st Legion join Local News 8 in the Morning to share how they participate in local charity…
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Highland wins twice to reach 5A High Country Championship; Rigby battles Madison Friday
An action-packed day in the 5A High Country Conference Tournament culminates with one team in the district championships, one team eliminated, and…
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Thursday is National Day of Prayer
Thursday is National Day of Prayer. It’s a day with deep roots in American…
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‘This case is turning into a hamster wheel:’ Family of slain University of Idaho student frustrated at pace of murder trial
The family of slain University of Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves on Thursday expressed their frustration at the pace of the murder trial for Bryan…
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RetroX blasts back to Idaho Falls with bigger, better event: Storm Troopers and Super Heroes assemble!
Eastern Idaho’s RetroX event returns to Idaho Falls for a second year after massive success in 2023.…
Continue Reading Day 15 has Chad Daybell’s mother testifying, along with Kay Woodcock
It’s Day 15 for testimony in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…
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May is National Bicycle Safety Month
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were more than 1,100 bicyclist fatalities nationwide in 2022, with more than…
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Car speeds by bus as students cross
A close call with two young students in Bingham County has the Snake River School District telling drivers to pay…
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More importance being put on boat inspections with threat of quagga mussels
Massive precautions have been used ever since to ensure the safety of the river…
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Vintage Market Days happening this weekend
Vintage Market Days returns to Eastern Idaho for the second year featuring more than 100 handpicked vendors for home decor, clothes, antiques, food…
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Man in custody after high speed chase
A highway chase that stretched from Idaho into Wyoming ended with a man behind…
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1 killed in crash north of Challis
One person is dead after a crash in Custer County north of…
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A cold case is solved 38 years later
A cold case from 1986 is finally solved through advancements in DNA…
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New landfill in Fremont County celebrated with groundbreaking
Eastern Idaho Regional Solid Waste District (EIRSWD) celebrated a new landfill in Fremont County with a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday.…
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Avoid delays: An update on Idaho Falls road construction plans
Road crews in Idaho Falls are working on three main projects this…
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INL researchers working to remove and convert waste to help environment and military
“It’s probably not going to be good, but it will be…
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Idaho Gives – 2 days left to donate to Idaho non-profits
With less than two days left to donate, so far Idahoans throughout the state have raised more than $2…
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Deadline Wednesday for Open Primaries signatures
Wednesday is the deadline day for sponsors of the initiative for Open Primaries in…
Continue Reading Medical examiner and neighbors testify on Day 14 of Chad Daybell’s murder trial
Testimony continues with Day 14 in the Chad Daybell murder…
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Police seek witnesses of US 20 crash near Atomic City
Police are looking for witnesses who saw a two-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday at 5:40 a.m. on US 20 near Atomic…
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Wyoming residents rush to forest to find shed horns
Over 120 cars rushed to the National Elk Refuge in Jackson looking for that prized shed…
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What is a Digital Health Passport and why you should have one
Co-founder of Carta Healthcare joins Local News 8 in the Morning today to break down the importance of having a health…
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Patients forced to look for new drug and alcohol rehab center
A local drug and alcohol rehabilitation center has shut down, leaving a number of workers without a…
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Multiple agencies honor Deputy Tobin Bolter
Nine days ago, Deputy Tobin Bolter’s watch tragically…
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New measures to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species into Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park will implement new measures to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into park waters.…
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