D91 receives large musical instrument donation
This donation will benefit several students who want to play guitar, but might not be able to provide one to be taught…
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Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax deferral
You might qualify to have your property taxes deferred under Idaho’s Property Tax…
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Gordon says BLM’s Sage Grouse Management Plan alternative needs more work
“Wyoming maintains primary management authority of most wildlife, including sage-grouse, and deference should be given to our management processes,…
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US Navy Submarine, the future USS IDAHO to be Christened on Saturday – “Watch Parties” taking place around Idaho
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…
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Idaho Hope Squad programs gather for suicide prevention conference
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – East Idaho schools gathered in Idaho Falls on Thursday for a conference of Hope Squad programs. Youth suicides have risen 62…
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Standoff suspect faces murder charges in Eric Leask’s death
The man accused of breaking into a home and shooting the homeowner is being charged with murder.…
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Deceased identified as investigation continues into deadly home invasion
The Bingham County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate a possible home invasion where the intruder was left…
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Idaho’s Congressional reps explain votes, procedure behind “Tik Tok Bill” H.R. 7521
Idaho’s congressmen are explaining their votes on, as well as the mechanics of, H.R. 7521, widely referred to as a “Tik Tok…
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Condo residents facing carport collapse aftermath
Since Local News 8 started investigating, the carport has been fully…
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Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved
Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…
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Date set for Jeremy Best trial
The Jeremy Best murder case will go to…
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How law enforcement and self defense experts say you should prepare for, respond to a home invader
Local News 8 is talking to community experts on what you need to know on responding to active shooter and home invasion…
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Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine, fentanyl distribution
A 38-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
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Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking off trail at Yellowstone hot springs, must pay $1,500
Actor Pierce Brosnan, whose fictitious movie character James Bond has been in hot water plenty of times, has pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail…
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Blackfoot to build new animal shelter to address overcrowding
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…
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Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party is coming to the Mountain America Center
Disney on Ice is here in Idaho Falls.…
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Semi-truck hits Northgate Mile underpass, blocking road
A semi hauling another semi overturned in the F-street underpass just before noon on Thursday.…
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Avalanche danger has dropped for now
The Centennial Mountains across Island Park have a considerable risk of avalanches. The Sawtooth and Teton Mountains only have a moderate…
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More than $1.13 million raised during Bengal Giving Day
Bengal nation raised $1,132,201 for students and university support in the third annual Bengal Giving Day…
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Yellowstone increases protection for bears and visitor safety
To protect bears and increase visitor safety, Yellowstone National Park is creating a new bear management area (BMA) in Hayden…
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Idaho boy’s wish to go to Disneyland becomes reality
Make-A-Wish Idaho fulfilled nine-year-old Ronan’s wish to go to Disneyland this…
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Claim your grocery credit refund, even if you don’t earn enough to file income taxes
Idahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get a refund of some of the sales tax they paid on groceries.…
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PCSD 25 forming Highland rebuild committee, seeking parent, community input
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is looking for parents and others to be on the Highland High School Rebuild and Design…
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Skiers spot Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear of 2024
On March 3, visitors skiing on the Specimen Ridge Trail in the north-central part of the park observed the first grizzly bear of 2024.…
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University students spend spring break doing service
“A lot of us have never been this far west, especially to Idaho, and we just wanted to serve the local…
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Website launches for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The City of Pocatello has partnered with PROS Consulting, Inc. to launch the City’s first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Plan.…
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Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department creates new digital activity guide
As of Monday, March 11, 2024, the Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department rolled out our first-ever digital activity guide.…
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Pay It Forward: Madison County Senior Activity Center
The senior center serves food in-house and delivered, along with fun activities and socialization for…
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Bingham deputies investigate possible home invasion, suspect found dead, homeowner injured
Sheriff deputies are investigating a possible home invasion at a Bingham County home. …
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ISU Research Symposium kicks off Wednesday, winners will receive cash prizes
More than 140 students are gathering for the 2024 Research & Creative Works Symposium…
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Rigby Chamber of Commerce to hold open primary initiative event
Seeing this momentum, the Rigby Chamber of Commerce told Local News 8 they’ve invited Hyrum Erickson, a Republican Precinct Committeeman from Rexburg…
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Proposal to cut antlerless deer, antelope hunts to help herds recover in eastern Idaho
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission originally cut deer and pronghorn controlled hunt tags in May 2023 due to winter severity in the Southeast and…
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Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…
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Deputy Idaho Attorney General to assist prosecution in Chad Daybell trial
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…
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Morning fire breaks out at Idaho Falls construction building
Several engines from the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire call on South Professional Way in Idaho Falls shortly after 7 Wednesday…
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Bill blocking cities and counties from regulating knives passes Idaho House
A bill banning cities and counties from restricting knives, is one step closer to becoming Idaho state…
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News you can use this morning – March 13, 2024
Here’s a rundown of some new stories this morning you should…
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Submissions open for 2024 Idaho Wildlife License Plate Contest
A new wildlife license plate is coming to the Gem…
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Bill to bring back the presidential primary election passes Idaho Senate
Idaho is one step closer to bringing back the presidential primary…
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Marijuana advertising bill moves forward
The Idaho House has voted to approve House Bill…
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ITD to host an open house on SH-39 in Blackfoot
This project is scheduled to be constructed in…
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Cleanup begins on collapsed carport
Cleanup has started on the collapsed carport at the Westwood Park Village condominiums in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls woman sentenced for possession with intent to distribute 11,000 fentanyl pills
A 42-year-old Idaho Falls woman has been sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute…
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Idaho Supreme Court declines to hear Bryan Kohberger request
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…
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Pothole repairs planned for Snake River Bridge on WYO 22
Crews have scheduled pothole repair work on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 for Friday, March 15, weather…
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Coroner releases name of victim killed in Saturday’s shooting
Prosecutors are still working on possible murder charges against the man who kept police at bay for several hours late Saturday…
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Changes coming to GIFT pricing
Since June of 2022, the Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) department 160,000 people have gotten rides to various destinations thanks to the service.…
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The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states
After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected…
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New car wash opens in Blackfoot
Pony Express Car Wash is hosting a ribbon cutting Tuesday at noon in…
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Idaho Sec. of State encourages voters to identify trusted sources of information ahead of elections
Ahead of the 2024 elections, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane reminds Idahoans to look to the Idaho Secretary of State, County Clerks and local…
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Idaho’s January unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged between December and January, remaining at…
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Bill to expand birth control access in Idaho heads to Governor Little’s desk
A new bill expanding birth control access in Idaho is one signature away from becoming state…
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News you can use this morning – March 12, 2024
Here are some of the top and new stories this Tuesday…
Continue Reading Kidneys for Communities stresses the growing need for kidney donors in the U.S.
CEO of Kidneys for Communities discusses the urgent demand for kidney donors across the…
Continue Reading Library materials bill revived by the Idaho House of Representatives
Libraries could soon face legal issues if a new Idaho bill is…
Continue Reading Bengal Giving Day kicks off at ISU
It’s a time to “unite, celebrate and elevate Bengal…
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2 new suspects indicted in Compass Academy shooting incident
Two new suspects have been indicted in the Compass Academy shooting incident on Feb.…
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How COVID-19 has changed the medical world 4 years later – Local News 8 investigates
March 11 marks the infamous anniversary of when the outbreak of COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic, according to the World Health…
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Idaho gas prices up 7 cents
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…
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Gov. Gordon took action on 11 bills Friday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 11 bills on Friday, March 8.…
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My World Discovery Museum moving locations to Museum of Clean
A popular destination for children in Pocatello will be moving locations soon.…
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Temporary traffic signals planned for WYO 22/WYO 390 Intersection
Crews will be installing temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Wyoming State Highway 22 and Wyoming State Highway 390…
Continue Reading Veterans with disabilities can apply online for property tax benefit
Some Idaho veterans with disabilities are eligible to have their property tax bill reduced by as much as $1,500 on their Idaho residence and up to…
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Mental Health Monday: New program helping people handle emotions
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…
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“Fur Ball” raises over $100,000 for Snake River Animal Shelter
The event was able to raise over $100,000 dollars for the animal…
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Rangeland Improvement Act moves to Idaho Senate floor
Farmers and ranchers in eastern Idaho may soon get more authority to improve…
Continue Reading New bill may bring back the presidential primary election in Idaho
Idaho lawmakers are making a new push to bring a presidential primary back to the Gem…
Continue Reading D91 seeks public opinion to address the school district’s budget
Idaho Falls School District 91 is looking for public input to address its budget.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Shooting suspect’s family gives insight into Idaho Falls SWAT standoff
An Idaho Falls man allegedly entered a home and shot two people Saturday night, killing one, before engaging in an hours-long standoff with…
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Reed’s Dairy leases a new warehouse in the Idaho Falls area
In the months since the tragic fire that destroyed their previous warehouse, Reed’s Dairy has needed a new location to keep production going.…
Continue Reading 1 person dead, 2 people taken into custody after shooting in Idaho Falls
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,…
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IFPD responds to shooting at 4th Street intersection
The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a shooting at the intersection of 400 S. 4th Street and 200 S. Lee Avenue Saturday…
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Elks Lodge food drive feeds 278 families
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.…
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Beware of scams targeting Idaho Power customers
Idaho Power is reminding customers to remain vigilant against…
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Irrigators in Salmon Region asked to contact Fish and Game before turning ditch water on this spring
Irrigators in the Salmon Region are asked to contact Fish and Game before turning ditch water on this…
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Idaho economist to highlight the state’s long-term industry and employment projections March 12
The Idaho Department of Labor’s long-term industry and employment projection estimates will be released in…
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Advise on Federal land management issues by serving on IRAC
Nominees must be residents of…
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Central Fire District back to “business as usual”2 months after Ririe station fire
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Central Fire District is figuring out how to move forward after its Ririe station burned to the ground Jan. 3. The fire…
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Temporary closure of Recreation Center gym for flooring renovation
The City of Idaho Falls Recreation Center is getting a new gym…
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Sherman Park Workforce housing Design Development Plan unveiled
The Sherman Park Workforce housing Design Development Plan has been…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest seeks campgrounds hosts
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is currently seeking dedicated individuals to serve as campground hosts for the upcoming summer season on the…
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Wyoming Energy Authority welcomes new board member
“I’m honored to join the board of the Wyoming Energy…
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“School facilities funding bill” nears finish line in 2024 legislature
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…
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Grand jury indicts fight suspects
The two suspects in the death of Alexander Barber were in court…
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A look at USS IDAHO challenge coins
We are just one week away from the christening of the USS IDAHO, the Navy’s newest…
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Rexburg man arrested on 6 sexual exploitation of a child charges
A Rexburg man was arraigned Friday on six counts of sexual exploitation of a…
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New Idaho House bill lets funeral homes dispose of unclaimed human remains
“We wait a whole year after the person has passed and then…we spread [the cremated…
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Whooping cough on the rise in southwest Idaho
Public health officials are urging pregnant women and those who come in contact with young children, including their families, to get vaccinated…
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13th Annual Gate City Brewfest Saturday
A fan favorite is making its return to Pocatello…
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Gov. Gordon vetoes bill he said could hurt charter schools, public education system
Governor Gordon issued his first veto of the 2024 Legislative Session…
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Early construction activities rescheduled for US 20 interchanges in Rexburg
Due to weather, the start date for this project has been shifted to later this month.…
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Counties receiving the most SBA loans in Idaho
Flippa identified the counties in Idaho where applicants were approved for the most Small Business Administration loan funds per capita in…
Continue Reading ITD to host open house next week on SH-39 in Blackfoot
This project is scheduled to be constructed in…
Continue Reading Idaho HOSA Future Health Professionals hold annual State Leadership Conference
The Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a prominent health care career technical student organization, held their annual State Leadership…
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Local singer-songwriter releases new single after community support
Cole Fryar, a singer-songwriter from Shelley, is taking his music career to the next step after support from the…
Continue Reading Daylight saving time starts Sunday, Dr. Harris shares why it’s crucial to prepare
Dr. Shelby Harris joins Local News 8 in the Morning to explain how preparing for Daylights Savings Time this weekend can improve your…
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Chad Daybell back in court Friday
Chad Daybell is expected to be back in court Friday for a hearing on three…
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Concealed guns could be coming soon to Wyoming schools, meetings
A bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms in schools and government meetings heads to Wyoming’s governor after clearing the state…
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Man arrested for killing ex-girlfriend’s horse
After examining the horse, the deputy told Jones there was “no logical reason” for him to kill…
Continue Reading Attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger appeal to Idaho Supreme Court
Brian Kohberger’s attorney’s are asking the state Supreme Court to step in.…
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