Local News Archives

Local news icons honored for their years in broadcasting

August 30, 2024 4:22 PM Curtis Jackson

On Friday, the Idaho History of Broadcasting Foundation honored Jay Hildebrandt and Karole Honas for their service to the community at a luncheon in…

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…

Air Supply rocks Pocatello Thursday night

August 30, 2024 10:35 AM News Team

Air Supply performed many of their best-known songs at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre Thursday night in…

Plan for traffic on your way to the Eastern Idaho State Fair

August 30, 2024 5:18 AM News Team

A construction project along Interstate-15 will impact your commute to the Eastern Idaho State Fair in…

Suspicious package temporarily evacuates INL building

August 29, 2024 6:01 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho National Laboratory’s Engineering Research Office Building was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a reported suspicious…

Police investigate crash on Fremont Avenue in Idaho Falls

August 29, 2024 9:10 AM Curtis Jackson

A serious car crash blocked Fremont Avenue under the US 20 overpass for several hours early Thursday…

Wapiti Fire grows to nearly 90,000 acres, community meeting set for Thursday evening in Stanley

August 29, 2024 12:20 PM Curtis Jackson

The Wapiti Fire burning near Stanley grew nearly 19,000 acres Wednesday to a total of 89,714 acres.…

Idaho cats at high risk for bird flu

August 29, 2024 5:01 PM Noah Farley

Veterinarians are connecting this to the outbreak at dairy…

The best food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair

August 29, 2024 4:54 PM Tucker Robertson

The annual Best Fair Food Contest at the Eastern Idaho State Fair saw competitors across four…

ISP Trooper honored with Silver Star for stopping high-speed chase

August 29, 2024 4:09 PM News Team

Thursday, Corporal Travis Gurney was presented the Silver Star in recognition of his heroic actions in the face of danger, which reflect law…

Water managers propose new plan to state

August 29, 2024 3:57 PM Tucker Robertson

Settlement negotiations between the SWC and IGWA continue concerning a mitigation plan that would provide the IGWA groundwater districts safe harbor…

Idaho murder suspect wants trial moved after survey results say town will ‘burn the courthouse down’ if he’s acquitted

August 29, 2024 3:34 PM CNN

Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, argued Thursday to move his trial out of Latah…

Idaho Food Bank working to feed students in Back-to-School campaign

August 29, 2024 12:01 PM Sam Ross

The Idaho Food Bank is starting the school year by providing food to students through their School Pantry and Backpack programs, part of their…

Hunters encouraged to be “Bear Aware” this fall

August 29, 2024 12:45 PM Noah Farley

Bear activity has increased this year, so it’s important to take the precautions needed to avoid bear…

Smoky sun and 70’s today

August 29, 2024 7:05 AM Jeff Roper

Slightly warmer by the afternoon but a chilly start. Carry your jacket with you and bundle kids up for the bus stop, but get set for more warm…

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…

IFPD has found missing 4-year-old boy named Reign Nichols

August 28, 2024 5:09 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for a missing 4-year-old boy named Reign…

Riley Gaines joins Governor Brad Little as he signs the Defending Women’s Sports Act

August 28, 2024 6:10 PM Tucker Robertson

Governor Little has signed the Defending Women’s Sports Act. The executive order seeks to counter the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title…

Crispy Cones plans to open store on Hitt Road in Idaho Falls

June 21, 2024 12:40 PM News Team

Crispy Cones announced it will be opening a store in Idaho Falls.…

Fishing is now open for two rivers in Yellowstone National Park

August 28, 2024 4:40 PM Tucker Robertson

In a press release from Yellowstone National Park, both the Madison and Gibbon rivers are open to fishing effective…

Idaho Falls K9 officer suddenly passes away

August 28, 2024 2:11 PM Curtis Jackson

A K9 officer for the Idaho Falls Police Department has died. The department announced the death on Facebook Tuesday. …

YMCA to open new learning center to help parents of 1 to 5 year olds

August 28, 2024 3:26 PM News Team

Idaho Falls YMCA is opening a new learning center on the ISU campus in Idaho Falls. Donovan Stokes stopped by the studio to explain what the new…

Dead tree removal for the Fish Creek Fire beginning August 29

August 28, 2024 3:20 PM Tucker Robertson

WYDOT crews will start dead tree removal on Thursday, August 29 to help suppress the Fish Creek…

“No, Bonneville County is not a sanctuary city” – ICE mixup melts on closer inspection

August 28, 2024 2:44 PM Seth Ratliff

Misguided rumors are circulating online that three Idaho counties, including Bonneville County, are sanctuaries for illegal…

Pocatello Police searching for suspect who stole a car with an infant inside

August 28, 2024 4:36 PM Sam Ross

A Pocatello woman’s car was stolen with her 4-month-old baby inside on Tuesday…

Wyoming search and rescue helicopter helps rescue hiker Sun Valley

August 28, 2024 12:22 PM Curtis Jackson

Teton County Search and Rescue’s helicopter team was called to help rescue an injured hiker off a central Idaho mountain this past…

Pocatello school district reminds parents and drivers about school bus safety

August 28, 2024 2:41 PM Sam Ross

With almost all students back in school for the year, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has some important reminders for how parents and drivers…

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.…

Fire quickly controlled along I-86 near American Falls

August 28, 2024 9:22 AM Curtis Jackson

On Tuesday, Firefighters managed to control a brush fire along Interstate 86 near American…

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…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Work on traffic signal to be done on Yellowstone at Cliff Street

August 27, 2024 5:05 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Falls city crews will be working on installing pedestrian traffic signal buttons and poles at the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Cliff…

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…

Fish Creek Fire burns over 11,000 acres

August 27, 2024 12:16 PM Curtis Jackson

The Fish Creek Fire is 22 miles east of Moran along US 26/287. The highway remains open, but drivers could experience smoke and limited visibility…

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. …

Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators’ objections

August 26, 2024 1:02 AM Associated Press

Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers,…

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…

Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia is reopened

August 24, 2024 5:27 PM News Team

SH-33 from Newdale to Tetonia is now open along with power being…

Pancheri Bridge will be detoured at night for construction

August 25, 2024 8:06 PM News Team

Traffic across the Pancheri Bridge will be temporarily detoured during the…

Two city streets in Pocatello have been closed due to a broken water main

August 25, 2024 4:50 PM News Team

Two city streets in Pocatello have been closed due to flooding caused by a broken water main. The break was caused by an old 12-inch cross fitting…

The Wapiti Fire continues to burn thousands of acres

August 25, 2024 4:00 PM News Team

The Wapiti Fire in central Idaho has grown over 20,000 acres in the last 24 hours and is 0%…

Bonneville Bees 5th Grade football team donates more than 600 books to local library

August 25, 2024 3:45 PM William Syslo

On Friday, August 23, the Bonneville Bees 5th Grade football team took donations of over 600 books to the newest branch of the Bonneville County…

An inmate at the Bonneville County Jail has passed away

August 25, 2024 1:56 PM Tucker Robertson

The Bonneville County Sherriff is investigating the death of 43-year-old inmate, Lucas Lamar…

Fatal vehicle crash near Pocatello

August 25, 2024 1:34 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a a yellow 2016 Yamaha Razor.…

A car crashed into a dump truck and the driver of the car succumbed to their injuries and died

August 22, 2024 6:12 PM News Team

Highway 26 was reduced to one lane around 105 East near Ririe on Thursday, August 22, following a car and dump truck…

Fire in Chubbuck destroys two sheds

August 24, 2024 6:48 PM Linda Larsen

A fire in Chubbuck on Saturday August 24, 2024, was successfully contained by local firefighters before it could spread to the nearby…

Removing a manhole cover is stinky, and illegal

August 24, 2024 4:37 PM Tucker Robertson

The smell of fresh air was abruptly replaced with that of sewage in Blackfoot on the week of August 18. The cause of this smelly surprise was a…

Custer County Zone status for 1,2, and 3

August 23, 2024 11:34 AM News Team

The status of the zones in the Custer County…

ITD worker struck by a car on a closed section of State Highway 33

August 24, 2024 1:43 PM Tucker Robertson

A 41-year-old Idaho Falls man working for the Idaho Transportation Department was struck by a grey Ford Fusion on State Highway…

1 woman dead after late-night shooting in Rexburg

August 23, 2024 5:06 AM News Team

One woman is dead and a suspect is in custody after a late-night shooting in…

Downed power lines cause power outages and road closures on Highway 33

August 23, 2024 5:55 PM News Team

Power lines have gone down in multiple locations between Madison and Fremont…

Idaho State Police are increasing patrols through Labor Day

August 23, 2024 4:21 PM Tucker Robertson

Statewide collaboration between Idaho State Police and local law enforcement will see an increase in patrols through Labor…

Rexburg sewer line repaired; water restrictions lifted

August 23, 2024 4:36 PM Noah Farley

The City of Rexburg was able to fix the sewage line much faster thanks to the public limiting their water…

Annual Portneuf River Cleanup to take place Saturday

August 23, 2024 1:20 PM Sam Ross

The City of Pocatello invites the community to join in the annual Portneuf River Cleanup on Saturday, August…

“Every Day Matters”, Pocatello schools focus new year on safety and attendance

August 23, 2024 1:17 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is emphasizing safety and attendance for the 2024-25 school…

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,…

What’s New for Idaho Falls District 91?

August 23, 2024 7:40 AM News Team

Idaho Falls (KIFI) – D91 Superintendent Karla LaOrange stopped by the studio to talk about the new school year and a new podcast the district is…

Fire near Stanley has planes dipping from Redfish Lake

August 23, 2024 4:35 AM News Team

Custer County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents in Stanley to prepare for evacuation as a fire burns near Stanley…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reminds of Red Flag Warnings after responding to a half-acre fire

August 22, 2024 7:58 PM Tucker Robertson

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a half-acre fire near 55th West near…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes address recent data breach

August 22, 2024 4:57 PM Tucker Robertson

On August 16 the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes learned that it was subject to a potential cybersecurity…

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…

Bear spray discharge causes evacuation at a Jackson bar

August 22, 2024 3:06 PM Tucker Robertson

Jackson Police Department (JPD) is searching for the person who used bear spray or pepper spray at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar on August…

Preparations begin for Greek Festival on Saturday

August 22, 2024 1:53 PM Sam Ross

The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello is preparing for their annual Greek Festival on Saturday, August…

High School Football Preview: Hillcrest Knights

August 21, 2024 9:52 PM Sam Gelfand

The Hillcrest Knights are hoping to repeat the success of the 2023/24 season despite a seriously depleted senior…

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…

Idaho State Police investigate a serious injury crash involving a motorcycle

August 21, 2024 7:58 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred at 8:21 p.m. on August 20, 2024, on E. Lincoln Road, in Bonneville…

RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign in favor of Trump

August 21, 2024 7:43 PM Tucker Robertson

RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign.…

New Pocatello disc golf course to hold ribbon cutting in September

August 21, 2024 7:11 PM Sam Ross

A new, nine-hole disc golf course in Sacajawea Park is officially opening with a ribbon cutting on September…

Rep. Mike Simpson advances funding for Fort Hall Tribal Health and Human Services Facility

August 21, 2024 5:49 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson works to advance funding for Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Health and Human…

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…

Police identify human remains found in Portneuf River

July 16, 2024 10:22 AM Curtis Jackson

Pocatello Police have identified the human remains found in the Portneuf River on July 13, 2024. Name is being withheld. They said no foul play was…

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…

Idaho Fish and Game approves new temporary rules for bear hunting

August 21, 2024 12:01 PM News Team

Temporary rules are intended to improve chances of delisting grizzly bears in…

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.…

Idaho Democrats send 27 delegates to the national convention

August 21, 2024 9:26 AM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho party chair Rep. Lauren Necochea spoke to Local News 8 from the convention on Tuesday.…

Custer County Sheriff looking for 63-year-old man

August 21, 2024 9:05 AM News Team

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 63-year-old Ronald Wayne Jenks. He was last seen at the end of July at Yankee Fork State Park in…

Wyoming incumbents Barrosso and Hageman win GOP primaries for Senate and House

August 20, 2024 8:17 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Republican primary voters opted Tuesday to stick with long-serving U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, the first-term…

Train collides with semi-trailer in Hamer

August 20, 2024 5:57 PM Curtis Jackson

A train collided with a semi’s trailer near Hamer Tuesday…

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…

TRAFFIC ALERT: New I-86 to I-15 northbound ramp opens Tuesday evening

August 20, 2024 1:31 PM News Team

Motorists heading north from I-86 to I-15 will begin using a new ramp on Tuesday evening.…

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…

Going Back to School with Dr. Matt Larsen

August 20, 2024 8:01 AM News Team

Dr. Matt Larsen visited the Local News 8 studio to talk about preparing to go back to…

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…