Idaho Falls Power conducts microgrid test
A special experiment Thursday tested our readiness in case of a regional power…
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Idaho House passes ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill
The Idaho House on Thursday approved proposed legislation preventing schools and universities from compelling students to adopt belief systems…
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234 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 234 new COVID-19 cases…
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House passes bill to cut state income taxes
The Idaho House has passed a new bill to cut state income…
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Extra patrols look for distracted drivers
Idaho State Police is joining the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and dozens of other Idaho law enforcement agencies in a statewide effort to…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 47 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 47 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Blackfoot High School shelter in place lifted
Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress said a shelter in place at Blackfoot High School has been…
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State board holds education press conference
Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield and Board Secretary Kurt Liebich will hold a virtual press conference Thursday at 1 p.m.…
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Prescription fire project begins southwest of Challis
Salmon-Challis National Forest crews began to implement a portion of the Bartlett Creek fire reduction project.…
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Chubbuck Police Chief receives highest POST honor
Chubbuck Police Chief William “Bill” Guiberson has earned the POST Executive Certificate from Idaho Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST).…
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START Director announces retirement
START Transit Director Darren Brugmann has announced his retirement from the…
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Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state
The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the wolves roaming…
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Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban bill heads to governor
Legislation outlawing nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can be detected headed to Republican Gov.…
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Preparing your property for fire season
With the weather warming up, fire officials are hoping property owners will take steps to make sure they’re ready for fire…
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Sloth to make debut at East Idaho Aquarium
We are quickly approaching the debut of a new resident at the East Idaho…
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Portneuf Medical announces expansion
Portneuf Medical Center announced Wednesday it is expanding outpatient medical care offerings in the region.…
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Landfill compactor catches fire
Parts of some heavy machinery may need to be scrapped after it caught…
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Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival canceled
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have announced the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival has again been canceled this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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House overrides Idaho governor’s veto on emergency powers
The Republican-dominated House on Wednesday voted to override GOP Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a measure seeking to curb a governor’s power to respond…
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Local artist helps renew “Oasis Bar” neon sign in Old Town
Another historic Old Town Pocatello neon sign is being brought back to life with the help of a local…
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Grizzly victim knew risks of living with bears, friends say
Grizzly bears are part of life in the gateway communities around Yellowstone National Park, and backcountry snowmobile guide Charles “Carl” Mock knew…
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Lucky break: Idaho Powerball lives as global growth stalls
Powerball will continue in Idaho for at least another year despite an attempt by lawmakers to end the game in August over fears of foreign…
Continue Reading 294 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 294 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Rocky Mountain Power proposing deal with New Cingular Wireless
Rocky Mountain Power is asking the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve a lease agreement between the utility and New Cingular Wireless.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 43 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 43 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…
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Conservationists object to end-run on wolves
The U.S. Humane Society (USHS) is among conservation groups calling out the Idaho Senate for an end-run on Idaho’s wolf management regulations.…
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Wyoming rental assistance program starts April 29
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed legislation enacting the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the state.…
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WYDOT to patch potholes on Wilson Bridge Thursday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be performing pavement patching on the Wilson Bridge on WYO 22 Thursday.…
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Wyoming encourages all to get vaccinated
Goals are the same, but the challenges have changed as the Wyoming Department of Health works to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Fire destroys Soda Springs home
Fire destroyed a home near the Oregon Trail Country Club, east of Soda Springs at around 10 a.m. Wednesday. …
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Wyoming colleges won’t require COVID-19 vaccines next fall
The University of Wyoming and Laramie County Community College say they will not require students and employees to receive COVID-19 vaccines before…
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Rigby Police to start morning coffee with cops program
Rigby Police want you to have your morning coffee with them at the police…
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Report: Wyoming unemployment rates remain steady
A new report shows Wyoming’s unemployment rate has remained better than the national average, signaling a positive trajectory more than a year into…
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Grand Targhee launches $20 million improvement plan
Grand Targhee Resort has announced a $20 million plan for new on and off-mountain projects and equipment.…
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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The jury of…
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Baker’s Dozen owner passes away
The Idaho Falls community is mourning a man who helped many people start their…
Continue Reading Legislation aims to kill 90% of wolves roaming Idaho
A Republican-dominated state Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill about 90% of the…
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Investigators say 8-year-old’s body found in trash bag in grandmother’s car
An Emmett woman once held on suspicion of first-degree murder was in court Monday, and she’s facing new…
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Purse snatchers target grocery store shoppers
The Idaho Falls Police Department says purse snatchers are targeting grocery store…
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Fish and Game leads restoration of upper Blackfoot River
The eight miles of the Blackfoot River meandering through Idaho Fish and Game’s Blackfoot Wildlife Management Area in southeast Idaho doesn’t…
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Senate passes firearms bill
In the Idaho senate Tuesday, lawmakers passed a firearm, firearm accessories and components protection…
Continue Reading 238 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, more than 420,000 fully vaccinated
Idaho officials reported 238 new COVID-19 cases, and 420,540 people are fully vaccinated…
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Juvenile arrested following Bingham County pursuit, Idaho Falls hit and run
Law enforcement in the Idaho Falls area were notified Sunday of a vehicle that had been involved in a high-speed pursuit in the Shelley and Bingham…
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Schwab pleads guilty to girl friend’s murder
Pickett asked him how he pleaded to the charge of first-degree…
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Pocatello Mayor receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad received his second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s offices Tuesday.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 55 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 13 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…
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Supporters of lawmaker in rape complaint name his accuser
When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red Idaho, some rushed to support him – in part by publicly releasing the…
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New Jackson business regs include new taxi fares
The Town of Jackson has formally adopted revisions to Title 5 of the town’s Municipal…
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Red Creek prescription fire to begin this week
The Teton Basin Ranger District will continue its multi-year Red Creek prescribed fire project beginning Wednesday or…
Continue Reading Voters to decide if lawmakers can call special sessions
Voters will get the chance to decide whether lawmakers in the part-time Idaho Legislature will be able to call special sessions, a power currently…
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Yellowstone prepares to test automated shuttles
Yellowstone National Park and Wright Brothers National Park will become the first two parks to test automated vehicle shuttle technology in national…
Continue Reading New version of Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban advances
A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a measure that would outlaw nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can…
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Idaho gas prices inch higher
Idaho gas prices are once again on the move, according to…
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Ybarra names new deputy superintendent of operations
Dr. Joel Wilson will join the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction’s office beginning July 1.…
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Special Olympics Idaho appoints new president and CEO
Special Olympics Idaho announced Kristi Kraft has been named the new President and CEO of the…
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TSD 401 updates COVID-19 plan
The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees updated the existing COVID-19 plan…
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Community Food Basket accepts Subaru donation
Community Food Basket Idaho Falls has received a $6,100 donation through the Subaru “Share the Love” event. …
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Fire burns out of control into railroad bridge
A controlled burn near the intersection of 25th East and 105th North got out of control at around 5:30 p.m. Monday. …
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Homicide suspects found dead near West Yellowstone identified
Authorities have identified two suspects found dead near Duck Creek last…
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“A slap in the face:” Idaho legislature at odds over education spending
Multiple education budgets have failed in the House because of concerns over what students are being taught in the…
Continue Reading 458 new Idaho COVID-19 cases over the weekend, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 458 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…
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Officers cleared in police involved shooting death
The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office has determined Rexburg Police acted appropriately in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of Troy…
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Firefighters quickly extinguish sulfur fire in St. Anthony
A sulfur fire was quickly doused at the Simplot facility in St. Anthony Monday morning.…
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Senate fails to override governor’s veto on emergency powers
The Republican-dominated Senate on Monday failed to override GOP Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a measure seeking to curb a governor’s power to respond…
Continue Reading Police investigating rape allegations against Idaho lawmaker
The Boise Police Department is investigating a rape allegation made against an Idaho…
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Fort Hall man sentenced for stabbing
A 19-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court to 40 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 67 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 67 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death…
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Rep. Liz Cheney outraises challengers for 2022 primaries
Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney has reported a strong start to her campaign’s fundraising efforts for the 2022 primary election, when she is set…
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Power affected by pole fire near Hibbard
Fall River Electric Cooperative crews are working to replace a power pole in the Hibbard area. …
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Idaho Gov. signs bill allowing growing, transport of hemp
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a bill legalizing the production and transportation of hemp with up to 0.3% of THC, the cannabis compound…
Continue Reading Grizzly mauling near Yellowstone kills backcountry guide
A Montana backcountry guide has died after he was mauled by a large grizzly bear that was probably defending a nearby moose carcass just outside…
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Fire destroys workshop near McCammon
McCammon Volunteer firefighters were called to a workshop fire south of McCammon on Old Highway 91 at 9:52 p.m. Sunday. …
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Gov. Little appoints IDVS Chief Administrator
Governor Brad Little announced Monday he appointed Mark Tschampl as Chief Administrator at the Idaho Division of Veterans…
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Your Health Idaho signup deadline approaching
After extending the original filing deadline to the end of April, Your Health Idaho is advising residents they have until Friday, April 30 to enroll…
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Court shears sheep station grazing allotment
A federal court ruled against a U.S. Department of Agriculture decision Friday to reauthorize and expand domestic sheep grazing in and around the…
Continue Reading Gov. Little signs ballot initiative bill
The public outcry against Governor Brad Little’s decision to sign senate bill 11-10 is continuing to grow. The controversial bill was signed into law…
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Jackson home destroyed in early morning fire
Battalion Chief Jim Tucker said the fire destroyed the mobile home in Evans Trailer Park, along with everything inside.…
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Make-A-Wish gifts American Falls child new playset
On Saturday, Make-A-Wish Idaho partnered with The Home Depot Foundation to fulfill the wish five-year-old Eileen Gutierrez by building a playset in…
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Grizzly bear shot, killed during bear attack investigation
A grizzly bear was shot and killed Friday, while officials from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks were investigating the scene of an attack that…
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Idaho governor signs bill making ballot measures tougher
The Republican governor announced the decision Saturday to sign into law the measure backers say is needed because the current process favors urban…
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Gov. Little to veto bills curbing his emergency powers
Governor Brad Little announced Friday he will veto House Bill 135 and Senate Bill 1136, the “emergency powers…
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Idaho sheriff: Missing girl’s body found, suspect arrested
An Idaho sheriff has said investigators found what is believed to be the body of an 8-year-old girl who went missing earlier this week and that a…
Continue Reading 212 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 212 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Chief Engineer Gary Smith retires after 47 years
We have some sad but happy news to share from the Local News 8…
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House fire causes estimated $400,000 in damages
A house fire in the 2800 block of Agnes Street in Idaho Falls caused an estimated $400,000 in damages.…
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Teton County, Wyo. adds more COVID-19 vaccine appointments, walk-ins welcome
Additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments were released Friday morning on the Teton County Health Department’s vaccine webpage for Thursday, April…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 31 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area…
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Flags lowered in memory of Indianapolis shooting victims
Governor Brad Little has ordered that Idaho will join the United States in lowering the flag to half-staff on public buildings through sunset, April…
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D93 schools in ‘low risk level’ next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will be in the ‘low risk level’ next week (April 19 – April…
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1 hospitalized after ejected during crash
A 33-year-old of Aberdeen was hospitalized after a rollover crash Friday…
Continue Reading Ethics panel to eye rape complaint against Idaho lawmaker
A legislative ethics committee is investigating a rape complaint made against an Idaho state…
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Coalition asks legislature to accept funds for the disabled
Six statewide organizations are urging the Idaho Legislature to accept $64 million in federal funds to boost services and training for Home and…
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Bakers Hole closure in effect after bear mauling
The Custer-Gallatin National Forest has implemented an emergency public safety closure near Bakers Hole Campground, north of West Yellowstone.…
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Pocatello MYAC to hold essential needs drive Saturday
The Pocatello Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is asking for you to lend a hand to those in…
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Wedding and event venues coming back to life after COVID-19 pandemic
Now as vaccines get administered and restrictions lift, business is coming…
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Idaho unemployment rates virtually unchanged
The number of Idahoans joining the state’s labor force in March was virtually unchanged from…
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Higher rates may face Idaho Power Company customers
Idaho Power Company reports this year’s “Power Cost Adjustment” (PCA) calls for a price increase of $39.1 million across all customer classes.…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Hiker dies after being attacked by grizzly
A hiker is being treated at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after an encounter with a grizzly bear near West Yellowstone,…
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A body is found in the search for 3 missing Idaho children
Authorities in Idaho are asking for help finding three missing children, including two who were last seen months…
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Idaho man charged in connection with Capitol riot
Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Idahoan for assaulting law enforcement officers, among other charges, during the breach of the U.S.…
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