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Steve Kunz received a 30-year plaque for being a co-op observer in Bear Lake County

September 13, 2024 8:56 PM News Team

Steve Kunz received a 30-year plaque for being a co-op observer in Bear Lake…

Thousands of students move-in to Rexburg this weekend

September 13, 2024 4:49 PM Ariel Jensen

“It was kind of crazy. I thought we were going to, you know, beat the morning rush, but we definitely were just right in it,” one BYU-Idaho student…

Idaho’s hunting season looks promising

September 13, 2024 4:42 PM Noah Farley

Fish and Game says while there should be plenty of elk to hunt, there will be noticeably less…

Make-A-Wish Idaho breaks record number of wishes granted again

September 13, 2024 10:48 AM Noah Farley

Exactly half of the wishes granted during the 2023-24 fiscal year were to visit a Disney theme…

Break-ins in Comore Loma prompt the community to hold a meeting

September 12, 2024 8:45 PM News Team

A community meeting was in Comore Loma held in respose to a string of…

Explosion at an Idaho gas station leaves two critically injured and others presumed dead

September 12, 2024 6:04 PM Associated Press

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire…

PAC-12 Conference to add 4 more schools in huge realignment

September 12, 2024 5:08 PM William Syslo

Today, the PAC-12 Conference has added 4 new teams, set to join in the 2026-27 season. The teams are Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and…

Local law enforcement is looking to stop sex crimes against young boys in our area

September 12, 2024 4:34 PM News Team

Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen spoke with Detective Christian Teague at the Madison County Sheriff’s office about what is being done to stop sex crimes…

Two Idaho men have been sentenced to Federal Prison for separate sex crimes involving minors

September 12, 2024 4:07 PM Tucker Robertson

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate District of Idaho cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 24 years and over…

Bryan Kohberger’s trial to move to Ada County, new judge assigned

September 12, 2024 12:32 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Supreme Court announced they have reassigned Bryan Kohbergers murder case to a new judge in Ada County.…

Idaho State University to compete in Esports for the first time

September 12, 2024 2:00 PM Sam Ross

The ISU Esports teams will be holding their first competitive video gaming competitions this…

Beware: It’s Hobo spider’s mating season

September 12, 2024 12:47 PM Noah Farley

They don’t crawl very high, and their bites are generally harmless and rarely cause…

Fish salvage order issued for the Jensen Grove Pond

September 12, 2024 11:17 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct.…

Lightning sparks wildfire on Fort Hall Reservation

September 11, 2024 4:49 AM Linda Larsen

A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10,…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department remembers those who gave their lives on 9-11

September 11, 2024 3:44 PM News Team

Today there stands a new memorial for the community. The memorial includes two illuminated towers to represent the World Trade Center…

Bonneville School District 93 breaks ground on Willow Creek Elementary

September 11, 2024 3:36 PM William Syslo

Today, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 P.M., the Bonneville School District 93 will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Willow Creek Elementary…

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen at ICCU Arena

September 11, 2024 3:51 PM Sam Ross

Idaho State University will be hosting the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb where community members and first responders will climb 110 stairs in honor of…

What to grab in an emergency

September 11, 2024 3:16 PM Noah Farley

“You can live without food for three days, but you can’t live without water for three…

Local News 8, Eastern Idaho State Fair donate school supplies to Henry’s Fork Elementary

September 11, 2024 12:37 PM Michael Shiverdecker

Henry’s Fork Elementary School in St. Anthony received a much-needed boost in school supplies thanks to the generosity of people attending the…

Pay It Forward goes behind the scenes of the Bonneville Humane Society Thrift Store

September 11, 2024 9:55 AM Todd Kunz

A place where they sell pet supplies and things for people for the benefit of the adopted…

Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts dinner for bus group that missed inside of Trump rally venue

September 11, 2024 1:47 AM Todd Kunz

Before the presidential debate Tuesday evening, Newstalk 107.9 FM hosted a special dinner for a special…

Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts presidential debate watch party

September 11, 2024 1:35 AM Todd Kunz

107.9 FM holds presidential debate watch party at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls Tuesday…

Beware of the pest problems you can’t see

September 10, 2024 5:40 PM Noah Farley

“The reality is clear: don’t underestimate pests, because the health risks they pose are very…

Idaho is the 8th happiest state – Show after the Show

September 10, 2024 10:51 AM Kailey Galaviz

Lewis, who is not a jack-o-lantern, joins Jeff Roper & Kailey Galaviz for the Show after the…

Kohberger case likely won’t move to eastern Idaho

September 10, 2024 10:34 AM Kailey Galaviz

After a Latah County Judge approved a change of venue for Bryan Kohberger’s case, questions are swirling as to where he will be…

ISU kicks off week-long events to remember September 11th

September 9, 2024 11:00 PM Curtis Jackson

Students at Idaho State University are kicking off a week of activities in honor of September…

Idaho awarded $21 million for hydroelectric projects

September 9, 2024 10:03 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho is getting $21-million for 14 of its hydroelectric projects across the…

The Idaho Falls Tigers baseball team practices on its new field during a cloudy day.

Idaho Falls Tigers open new athletic complex

September 9, 2024 10:08 PM Sam Gelfand

Idaho Falls High School officially cut the ribbon on its new baseball and softball fields Monday. The Tigers have built it, and people have…

Custer County Sheriff evacuates people around the Frog Fire

September 9, 2024 9:44 PM Curtis Jackson

Evacuations are underway for those in the East Fork of the Salmon River off of Highway 75 between Challis and Clayton.…

An Idaho State football player prepares to kick a field goal.

ISU’s Panikowski named Special Teams Player of the Week

September 9, 2024 9:47 PM Sam Gelfand

The junior put together 14 points against Western Oregon on Saturday, or almost one-third of the Bengals’ point…

Meppen Canal Trail opens

September 9, 2024 4:50 PM Noah Farley

The multi-use trail enhances the city of Idaho Falls’ expansive trail…

Overpass repairs to close I-15 Northbound Tuesday night to Wednesday morning near Woodville

September 9, 2024 2:54 PM News Team

Beginning tomorrow night at 10 p.m., the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 will be closed underneath the Woodville Overpass so crews can replace a…

September 14th proclaimed ‘Missing Persons Day’

September 9, 2024 11:54 AM Noah Farley

“Idaho Missing Person Day isn’t just about Amber. It’s about all the hundreds of people who are…

National 988 Day is a reminder for the national suicide prevention number ‘988’

September 8, 2024 6:55 PM News Team

Loved ones who die to suicide are a national crisis, and according to the CDC, Idaho is one of the leading states in the country for suicide. The…

Wapiti Fire update: 12 percent contained and nearly 117,000 acres burned

September 8, 2024 4:02 PM News Team

Fire crews are still managing the fire under a full suppression values-driven…

President Russell M. Nelson 100th Birthday Commemoration

September 8, 2024 3:39 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will celebrate the 100th birthday of its current president Russell M. Nielson this Monday,…

Fire near South Bellin Road is now out and the road is reopened

September 7, 2024 5:24 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho Falls Fire is currently on the scene of a fire burning a field and multiple structures off South Bellin…

Idaho Falls Fire Department to dedicate new 9-11 Memorial

September 7, 2024 4:37 PM News Team

Firefighters who were in New York September 11th 2001 when the towers fell, went to the Idaho Falls waterfront event center to help us remember that…

Madison defeats Middleton in week 2 contest

September 7, 2024 12:54 AM William Syslo

Madison hosted Middleton in Rexburg tonight, with both teams entering the contest with 0 losses on the season. The Bobcats came in with 2 wins, and…

Sugar-Salem defeats Shelley in week 2 action

September 7, 2024 12:36 AM William Syslo

Tonight, on the road in Shelley, the Sugar-Salem Diggers took care of business against the Russets, winning by a final score of…

Skyline and Blackfoot players return to their huddles after a touchdown.

Skyline tames Blackfoot Broncos in Week Two

September 7, 2024 12:43 AM Sam Gelfand

The Skyline Grizzlies rebounded from a tough Week One loss Friday with a 42-0 blowout win over…

Thunder Ridge defeats Centennial in week 2 action

September 7, 2024 12:08 AM William Syslo

Tonight at Thunder Ridge High School, the Titans hosted the Centennial Patriots from Boise, Idaho for a week 2…

A large group of Rigby football players stand on the sidelines.

Rigby takes down Moses Lake in Boise

September 6, 2024 11:49 PM Sam Gelfand

The Rigby Trojans came up victorious in a Northwest Showdown contest Friday, defeating the Moses Lake Mavericks of Washington State…

Pocatello defeats Idaho Falls in Week 2 action

September 6, 2024 11:39 PM William Syslo

Tonight in Idaho Falls at Ravsten Stadium, the Idaho Falls Tigers hosted the Pocatello Thunder for a week 2 matchup under the…

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…