On Wednesday, Local News 8 spoke with former Island Park Mayor Laurie Augustin, following the initial court appearance of Teara Galbraith, one of the…
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“I think a lot of the issues that we’ve had through these negotiations coming down to, the legislature. The district and the association would both…
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“I am hoping that this is going to help us increase our revenue in the thrift store,” said Beth Huston, manager of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift…
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“I am hoping that this is going to help us increase our revenue in the thrift store,” said Beth Huston, manager of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift…
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The Idaho Foodbank provided 21 million meals worth of food in the last fiscal…
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Local News 8 can now confirm another Island Park property owner has been charged with voter fraud. That brings the total to…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stocked the shelves of Pocatello food pantries on Wednesday with a considerable…
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The Pocatello Regional Airport conducted a live emergency exercise with the Pocatello Police Department, Pocatello Fire Department, and Portnuef…
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A small plane crashed near a building in Rigby. The crash was reported after 11:30 a.m. on Holbrooke and Yellowstone Hwy.…
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An accident involving an SUV and RV trailer crashed on US 20 near milepost 332.…
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“Water safety doesn’t stop. You might find yourself at a hotel pool or even in the wintertime around water. And so it’s just something that we…
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A hauler truck driver was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after their vehicle veered off Wyoming Highway 22 on the Teton Pass.
The incident…
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“There’s a certain group of our children that are always going to have the opportunity to go into higher education, but it has gotten, over time,…
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The League of Women Voters of Pocatello set up voter registration stations at the Pond Student Union building and Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho…
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A local pizza shop, Pie Hole, has temporarily closed its doors, citing online threats, after a dispute involving a customer wearing a MAGA hat blew…
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Bridle Up Hope, a non-profit equestrian-based therapy and self-esteem building program, is hosting ‘A Night of Hope’ fundraiser event with food, live…
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“The biggest step is to make that phone call or show up somewhere and ask for help, and that’s always very honored when someone has the strength to…
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Brigham Young University-Idaho is celebrating a record-breaking fall semester with an overall enrollment of 25,000 students. This milestone includes…
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A 75-year-old man from Ammon is dead following a motorcycle crash on Saturday morning near Island Park.
According to the Idaho State Police, the…
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Some people might hear elk bugling off in the distance, which sounds like high-pitched screaming. Bulls make these sounds to attract female elk and…
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An overturned fuel trailer is causing partial traffic delays on U.S. Highway 91, just north of Shelley, near the Bingham and Bonneville County line.…
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Students at William Thomas Middle School recently had a unique opportunity to showcase their science skills on a national stage. A film crew from…
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos overpower the Pocatello Thunder on Friday night, coming away with a 41-12 victory. Coming into the…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Tigers came into this game searching for their first win since September 13th of last year, their and first home…
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Meldrum was a pillar and the longest serving member of the university’s Department of Biological Sciences, where he had taught since 1993. Beyond the…
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Idaho State University is bringing classical literature to life in a new way. Professors and students from the English and Computer Science…
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A small group of Pocatello residents gathered for a community protest Tuesday, demanding police reform and increased accountability following the…
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Farmers across Idaho can breathe a sigh of relief as the state’s water officials have announced that no new water restrictions are needed this year,…
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Participants climbed the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs, the same number first responders climbed up the World Trade…
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On September 11, 2025, the Bonneville County Fire Department, in collaboration with Heroes Defense, unveiled a poignant 9/11 memorial in Ammon,…
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The Gem State Showdown, a thrilling display of cowboy mounted shooting, is galloping into Rigby, Idaho, this Saturday, September 13. Hosted by the…
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A manhunt is still underway for the shooter who killed prominent conservative influencer/activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at an…
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The body of a 41-year-old Rexburg man was discovered in the Snake River on Wednesday night, three days after he allegedly fled from deputies and…
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New court documents in the ongoing Fremont County voter fraud case reveal that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been involved in the…
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The voter fraud investigation in Fremont County has expanded. Local News 8 has now confirmed through court records that authorities have charged…
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This year, residents of Pocatello, Rexburg, and Idaho Falls have a new way to give back for the upcoming holiday season. For the first time ever, the…
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A new development in an alleged voter fraud case in Fremont County has shed some light on the jurisdictional lines between local and state…
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On August 28, seven individuals were arrested in Fremont County on felony charges of voter fraud and perjury related to the May 2023 election. The…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This game entered halftime moments after Skyline QB John Giannini ran one into the endzone himself to tie this game up…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Hillcrest Knights have now won 11 Civil War match-ups. The final score was indicative of a blowout, but the first…
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“Because we know that area right in town in Idaho Falls is so busy, it has been on our radar for many years already to make a very large scale…
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The Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SIECAA) is making a final fundraising push through their ‘Hand Up’ donation campaign through the last…
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The Portneuf Pollinator Partnership and Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust are highlighting the Monarch Butterfly, Idaho’s official state insect, in…
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“We know this route needs improvements and have been very focused on working towards them,” ITD District Engineer Jason Minzghor said. “We’re…
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A 30-year-old man from Burley died last night in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 81, just north of Malta.
The crash happened around…
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An American Falls man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing late Wednesday night.
Police were called to the Grand…
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Lindsay Hecox, a 24-year-old senior at Boise State University told the high court that she is dismissing her case – and, in an unusual move, she…
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The food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair is one of the things that draws people back every year. From cheeseburgers and nachos to deep-fried…
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While the four officers have been cleared of criminal charges for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic teenager with cerebral…
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In a move to improve student and staff safety, Bonneville Joint School District 93 cut the ribbon on a new office and security entry to Falls Valley…
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Following an investigation by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office has determined that the four…
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Three people are recovering today after a bridge collapsed inside the popular Shoshone Ice Caves north of Twin Falls last night.
Lincoln County…
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The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released tens of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related files it had received from the Justice Department, as…
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The annual ‘Edson Fichter Talks’ lecture series is back, bringing a month of free community lectures to Pocatello every Wednesday in…
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Luis Garcia-Diaz, 27, was sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison today for a deadly drunk driving crash that killed six people last year on…
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The Area V Agency on Aging in Pocatello is looking for donations of mobility equipment and other home-care supplies to stock their in-house…
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Firefighters have made good progress on the Willow Creek Fire, which is now 40% contained. The fire, located about three miles south of Smoot,…
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A truck carrying straw bales lost its load Tuesday morning on East 25th Street just south of John Adams…
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A plane with three people aboard made an emergency landing in a wheat field in the Aborn Valley south of Pauline after experiencing mechanical…
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“Sometimes people get impatient, start weaving in and out of those situations, trying to gain some ground, and that can be dangerous.”…
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The Buhl Police Department has identified and charged three juvenile suspects after a local skate park was vandalized with “racist and hateful…
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Fire crews are making progress on the Willow Creek fire. In a release this morning, Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers confirmed that the fire is…
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Starting this Wednesday, September 3rd, the Rexburg soup kitchen will once again be serving hot, nourishing meals at the VFW building. Whether you…
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In a moving tribute to the heroes of 9/11 and our local first responders, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Anheuser-Busch are hosting their…
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The event is meant to remember those who were lost to drug overdose, support families who have been affected, and help the public know what resources…
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The Russets hosted Wyoming’s Star Valley Braves for their second game of the season. After the Braves jumped out to a 20-0 lead, the game got chaotic…
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The Ririe Bulldogs dominated their 2025 home opener against Soda Springs, rolling to a 46-0 shutout and improving to 2-0 on the season. The…
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – In a high-energy blackout game at Sugar Salem High, the home team surged to a commanding 23-0 lead by the end of the first…
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The South Fremont Cougars roared to a 41-0 victory in their home opener at Lloyd Swensen Stadium, securing their first win of the season. The Cougars…
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Hillcrest Knights and the Madison Bobcats went head-to-head at Westmark Stadium in what we called our “Featured Game of…
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A multi-vehicle crash has caused significant traffic disruptions on US-20 near Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls (exit 307), blocking both westbound lanes…
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The candidate lists are now final for city elections across Eastern Idaho, following the 5 p.m. deadline for residents to throw their names into the…
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“The support as well is just amazing! Everyone cheering everyone on, just supporting each…
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game released its 2025 Deer/Elk Hunting Outlook report earlier this week, and deer and elk populations should be…
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Starting today, law enforcement is stepping up patrols around schools. The Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force is stepping up patrols to…
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Dress Express, a family owned wedding dress supplier based in Montana, brought over 1,400 dresses to the Portneuf Valley to give brides an affordable…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Not sure what to do with your extra Zucchini from the garden? In case you missed it, here’s Maggie Moore’s chocolate…
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Pocatello police are investigating threats made to a public official, leading to an emergency executive session city council meeting yesterday…
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“Multiple companies like Aalo, their first groundbreaking, are paving the way toward to this new nuclear age where we will see a lot of growth in…
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a fish salvage order for Mackay Reservoir, effective August 30 through October 31, 2025.
The Big…
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Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to implement their controversial 2026 proposed county budget at a regular meeting on Thursday, August…
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Voters in Fremont County will decide in November if a new performing arts addition can be constructed at South Fremont High School.…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed that a bat found in Oneida County has tested positive for rabies, marking the first rabid bat detected…
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If you or someone you know has ever been confused or frustrated by child custody laws, you’ll be interested in a hearing at the College of Eastern…
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The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust, a non-profit citizen conservation group, recently accepted a $10,000 grant from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife…
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Three years after the Ririe Rest Stop Murder of 36-year-old Morey Pelton, another arrest has been…
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A 46-year-old Rexburg man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash yesterday afternoon on US-20, just north of Rexburg.
According to a report…
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President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. flags at public and government buildings to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, August 31,…
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As part of ongoing monitoring efforts to document recovery of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem under the Endangered Species Act,…
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The Willow Creek Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest has grown to 4,355 acres, but firefighters are making steady progress, achieving 12%…
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He was sentenced with no possibility of parole until Thomson turns 72, meaning he will serve 23 years before becoming…
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A local family farm is facing a potential loss of crops after state officials turned off their irrigation pump this week. Jerry Bingham, a farmer…
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Bannock County commissioners held a public hearing attended by dozens of residents and area organization leaders who shared overwhelming opposition…
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The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting a crash on I-15 Southbound near Blackfoot. The details of the crash are still coming in, but Idaho…
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The Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County, Wyoming, has now burned 13,449 acres in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire, which began last…
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Fire crews made significant progress yesterday on the eastern flank of the Willow Creek Fire, burning southwest of the town of Smoot, Wyoming. This…
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As crews began to attack the blaze and call for additional resources, they found a person lying facedown in the brush, clearly “overcome by heat…
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Fire crews are battling several lightning-caused fires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. With more thunderstorms in the forecast, Forest…
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U.S. Highway 89 has reopened in both directions after a temporary closure due to the Willow Creek Fire, which has now grown to over 3,820 acres in…
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“Make sure that the growth that’s happening is done in a safe way for the community so that things are still affordable and we’re still keeping the…
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