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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…

No drugs found in jelly bean shared in Pocatello’s Fourth of July Parade

September 10, 2024 1:15 PM News Team

Pocatello Police determined there were no drugs found in jelly beans shared at the Fourth of July…

Island Park named America’s ‘Best Small Mountain Town’

September 10, 2024 12:00 PM Stephanie Lucas

Travel Plus Leisure Magazine says Island Park is the best small mountain town in…

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…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 scores among highest in the state on ISAT

September 10, 2024 5:42 PM Sam Ross

The results of the 2024 Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) show that Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is one of the highest scoring large…

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.…

Montana man killed in Friday’s motorcycle crash on I-15

September 7, 2024 5:37 PM News Team

A man from Fort Harrison, Montana has died from a motorcycle accident in Bannock…

Meppen Canal Trail opens

September 9, 2024 4:50 PM Noah Farley

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

James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93

September 9, 2024 3:32 PM CNN

CNN By Brandon Griggs and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso…

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…

Portneuf District Library offering free online tutoring for library card holders

September 9, 2024 12:19 PM Sam Ross

The Portneuf District Library has partnered with Tutor.com to offer free online tutoring services–and all you need is a library…

Fish Creek Fire update: US 26/287 is open

September 9, 2024 11:29 AM Curtis Jackson

Fire managers have opened Highway 26/287 east of Togwotee Pass for free-flowing traffic. They said since there is a large presence of fire…

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…

Judge grants Kohberger’s murder trial to be moved to new venue

September 9, 2024 10:28 AM Curtis Jackson

Bryan Kohberger’s trial will be moved from Moscow. Judge John Judge released his decision on Monday granting the change of venue motion.…

Wapiti Fire Update: Small portion of Highway 21 opens for residents

September 9, 2024 11:15 AM Curtis Jackson

The Custer County Sheriff’s office has shortened the closure of State Highway 21 near Stanley, allowing some residents to return home without a pass.…

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…

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…

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…

Hillcrest High opens Westmark Stadium Friday night

September 6, 2024 4:11 PM News Team

Hillcrest High School is set to play its first high school game on their own turf on Friday night.…

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…

White Owl Books offers rare finds in Historic Downtown Pocatello

September 6, 2024 3:55 PM Sam Ross

White Owl Books & Import hosted the grand opening of its physical location in Old Town Pocatello…

Runaway teen returned home after reported missing

September 5, 2024 5:59 PM Tucker Robertson

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for 17-year-old Analicia Lopez, who is considered a…

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ cast react to the ‘wild’ backlash to the show’s trailer and title

September 6, 2024 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

Buckle in for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” which debuts Friday on Hulu. The series follows current and former members of the Church of…

Sunnyside Elementary in Idaho Falls closed due to air conditioner malfunction

September 6, 2024 8:51 AM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Falls School District 91 Superintendent Karla LaOrange says school is canceled for Sunnyside Elementary Friday due to smoke from an air…

Georgia high school shooting suspect and his father make first court appearances, do not enter pleas

September 6, 2024 8:05 AM CNN

WSB, CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Holly Yan, Mark Morales, Ryan Young, Isabel Rosales, Chelsea Bailey, Sara Smart, Jaide Timm-Garcia, Raja Razek and…

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…

Fatal single vehicle accident in Cassia County

September 5, 2024 5:36 PM Tucker Robertson

An accident involving a single vehicle on Yale Road at 1875 E Road, east of Declo, has killed a 36 year old man from…

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…

$5 million grant applications open to convert groundwater to surface water irrigation

September 5, 2024 3:47 PM Tucker Robertson

Grants up to $5 million to convert groundwater to surface water irrigation have become…

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…

Train, farm truck collide near Aberdeen

September 5, 2024 1:27 PM Curtis Jackson

A train collided with a farm truck in rural Bingham County on…

FIRE WATCH: Firefighters work to control spot fires along Highway 26 on the Fish Creek Fire

September 5, 2024 11:50 AM Curtis Jackson

Highway 26/287 over the Togwotee Pass remains closed due to the Fish Creek Fire.…

FIRE WATCH: Residents allowed to return home near Stanley

September 5, 2024 11:28 AM Curtis Jackson

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has moved Zone 1’s evacuation status back to the SET. The other Zones which include Zone 2, 3, 4, 5 and Casino…

Delta to provide a larger jet for flights between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City

September 5, 2024 11:09 AM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport announced Thursday Delta Airlines will soon be using a larger aircraft to fly between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake…

Bus and car crash near Idaho National Laboratory

September 4, 2024 8:04 PM Tucker Robertson

An accident involving a car and a bus occurred near the junction of Highway 20 and 26. As seen in the image above, the car was overturned in the…

Road construction on Holmes Avenue will soon be completed

September 4, 2024 6:37 PM News Team

We are two and a half weeks into the reconstruction project on Holmes Ave. in Idaho Falls and crews are making great…

The public is invited to the dedication ceremony for Idaho Falls’ new 9/11 Memorial

September 4, 2024 5:03 PM Tucker Robertson

n Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Idaho Falls Fire Department will hold a solemn dedication ceremony for the city’s new 9/11 Memorial, honoring…

INL holds ribbon cutting for new Sample Preparation Lab

September 4, 2024 2:38 PM Noah Farley

The lab will make testing go faster so the United States’ nuclear reactors can last longer, and be more…

What ‘unhealthy’ air quality could mean for Pocatello residents

September 4, 2024 5:08 PM Sam Ross

Wildfire smoke from the west is blowing into the Portneuf Valley, making Wednesday’s air quality “unhealthy for sensitive…

Bannock County offices open for business despite construction

September 4, 2024 1:00 PM Sam Ross

Bannock County offices want to remind residents that they are open for services despite renovation construction that has closed a section of 6th…

Last day of Portneuf District Library’s popular ‘Sensory Safari’

September 4, 2024 12:57 PM Sam Ross

The Portneuf District Library’s fan-favorite ‘Sensory Safari’ exhibit is having its last day of the year on…

FIRE WATCH: Wapiti Fire grows to 110,425

September 4, 2024 11:53 AM Curtis Jackson

Wapiti Fire grew to 110,425 acres on Tuesday with 4% containment.

Fire managers said all firelines are holding even though they saw an increase in…

FIRE WATCH: Fish Creek Fire forces evacuations

September 4, 2024 11:12 AM News Team

A Level 3 “Go” evacuation was ordered Tuesday for residents on Brooks Lake, Pinnacle, and Breccia Drives due to spot fires from the Fish Creek Fire…

CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger

September 4, 2024 9:06 AM Associated Press

The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the federal government — that merging would…

Dozens attend candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 4, 2024 9:08 AM Sam Ross

Dozens of people attended a candlelight vigil at Lookout Point Tuesday evening as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness…

Donate a can, get a discount on fair entry; Wednesday is Local News 8 Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair

September 3, 2024 5:47 PM News Team

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, get fair admission for $5 when you bring a can of food or other non-perishable food items.…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Ramp closure scheduled for Wednesday night on I15/I86 interchange

September 3, 2024 1:54 PM Curtis Jackson

The northbound to westbound ramp of the Interstate 15/Interstate 86 Interchange will be closed beginning Wednesday night to allow for demolition of…

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…

FIRE WATCH: Evacuations continue for people near Hailey

September 3, 2024 12:52 PM Curtis Jackson

The Blaine County Sheriff’s office have evacuated homes near the Glendale Fire is burning 5 miles southwest of Bellevue.…

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…

FIRE WATCH: Fish Creek Fire closes highway over Togwotee Pass

September 3, 2024 12:19 PM Curtis Jackson

Highway 26/287 is closed between the East Boundary of Grand Teton National Park and Lava Mountain Lodge. The closure is due to fire activity near…

FIRE WATCH: Wapiti Fire grows to over 108,000 acres

September 3, 2024 11:59 AM Curtis Jackson

The Wapiti Fire has increased to over 108,017 acres. The lightning-caused fire is burning between the cities of Stanley and Lowman in the Sawtooth…

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…

Local young man sets records in bike races around the world

September 2, 2024 5:19 PM Noah Farley

The last race was 1,200 miles long and took nine days to…

Early morning fire in Shelley leaves one man in the hospital

September 2, 2024 8:03 AM Jeff Roper, Kailey Galaviz

Shelley Firth Fire department responded to a structure fire at 1350 E. Greenfield in Shelley this morning just before 6 a.m. Viewers report seeing…

Idaho Falls Fire Department responds to a brush fire

September 1, 2024 7:04 PM News Team

Bonneville County Fire Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a brush fire at the 1000 block of Grassland Drive that involved a…

Idaho Falls Fire Department respond to a brush fire near Action Motor Sports

September 1, 2024 4:55 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Action Motor Sports at 1355 East Lincoln Road on Sunday, September…

Anheuser-Busch is hosting the Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb

September 1, 2024 4:25 PM Tucker Robertson

In honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of our local first responders who protect and serve our community,…

Fatal officer-involved shooting following a pursuit

September 1, 2024 8:31 AM Tucker Robertson

onneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in a shooting early this morning while attempting to stop an erratic…

Candlelight vigil held at the Green Belt remembering those lost to drug overdose

August 31, 2024 9:05 PM News Team

People gathered at the Green Belt on August 31, for an important purpose, remembering loved ones who lost their lives to drug…

Fish Creek Fire conditions prevent firing operations

August 31, 2024 6:40 PM Tucker Robertson

The conditions on August 30 were not conducive to firing operations. While it is unclear when those operations can take place, the hope is that…

Burn ban in Bonneville County over Labor Day weekend

August 31, 2024 4:17 PM News Team

If you plan to do some camping this Labor Day weekend in the Idaho Falls area, be sure to pack something warm for the chilly night.…

Wapiti Fire has crews preparing miles of fireline

August 31, 2024 3:52 PM Tucker Robertson

The Wapiti Fire as of August 31 is 0% contained and nearly 95,000 acres have burned. However, fire crews have completed multiple miles and forms of…

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. …