The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a convicted felon who failed to report to his parole officer earlier this month.
Kenyon King, 40, was last seen on February 10, 2026, during a routine check-in. Authorities say he failed to show up for his next scheduled appointment on February 17, and his current location is unknown.
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The City of Idaho Falls is planning improvements along Woodruff Avenue from Meppen Canal to U.S. 26 (Yellowstone Avenue) to enhance safety and improve traffic flow. The proposed project will address existing roadway conditions and make targeted upgrades to support continued growth and mobility in the area. Community members are invited to learn more about the project and share their feedback at an in-person public open house.
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“We were excited to be recognized as one of the few Carnegie libraries that is still being used as a library. We are proud of our historic building in downtown Pocatello and plan on using the money to embrace this history on the Garfield side of our building,” said Trina Bonman, Associate Director of the Library.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two bodies were discovered at a home in the 1700 block of Rainier Street on Thursday, February 19.
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A Boise woman was among those killed in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, earlier this week.
Liz Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, and her sister Caroline Sekar, 45, from San Francisco, were part of an experienced group of backcountry skiers caught in a slide during a historic winter storm in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The disaster has been described by officials as one of the deadliest avalanches in the United States in decades.
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By John Fritze, Devan Cole, Elisabeth Buchwald, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president’s foreign policy and economic
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The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a death in the 1700 block of Rainier St.
The details surrounding the death are limited at this time, but IFPD spokesperson Jessica Clements did confirm to Local News 8 that authorities do not believe there is any threat or safety concern related to this to the community.
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“This is a capability that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world,” said National Reactor Innovation Center Program Manager Josh Gillespie. “When we look at all the different kinds of nuclear reactors that are out there in the world, molten salt reactors are the ones that we have known the least about.”
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Many Idaho landscapers depend on snow to keep business going, and this winter has made that challenging.
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A 45-year-old Nevada man will spend more than 17 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that funneled methamphetamine and fentanyl into Eastern Idaho.
U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced Franklin Ryan, of Sparks, Nevada, to 210 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.
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Students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools walked out of class Thursday afternoon, joining a statewide wave of youth-led protests against recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Organized through the Instagram account @skylineandifwalkout2026, the demonstration follows similar student-led actions that began earlier this month in Boise and Twin Falls. On Thursday, a crowd of students lined the Broadway Bridge in
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A 21-year-old Ukrainian refugee with Utah ties was killed alongside her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, and the family is seeking to bring her body back to St. George to be laid to rest.
Kateryna “Kate” Tovmash was fatally shot alongside her boyfriend, Matthew Wade, 28, who was a soldier stationed at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), west of Fayetteville, North Carolina. The two were at Tovmash’s home in Vass, North Carolina, where she was living with her mom, stepdad and three younger siblings, according to area police. Reports also say that the two were allegedly killed by Tovmash’s ex-boyfriend, Caleb Fosnaugh, 25.
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Meridian Police is searching for a suspect who crashed a stolen ambulance from a local hospital late Wednesday night before crashing it into a building currently leased by the Department of Homeland Security. Police have now learned the suspect attempted to set the vehicle on fire after the crash.
In an afternoon press conference, Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea revealed new details, stating that the suspect poured accelerant both inside and outside the ambulance after crashing it into the North Portico building. Investigators believe the suspect intended to ignite the vehicle but fled when interrupted by responding officers.
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This morning, Feb. 19, around a dozen tractors made their way to Rigby High School, all driven by students. It’s the 8th annual Partnership with Producers Tractor Drive. This is an FFA student-organized event to advocate for production agriculture in our urbanizing community.
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Since the very start of KIFI’s 65 years of broadcasting, weather reports and forecasts have been a fixture of our live broadcasts.
From a simple map, podium, and pointer, the first weather reports on KIFI were fairly basic. More of a weather report than a forecast.
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Work will begin this spring with the demolition of the old bridge. The new bridge is expected to be completed this fall.
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A Republican lawmaker is criticizing Idaho’s top budget writers after they claimed on television that 26 states are in a recession — a figure they could not immediately source as legislators debate spending cuts and whether to tap the state’s rainy day fund.
The co-chairs of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee made their stance clear in a roundtable discussion last week on Idaho Reports, but one data point they shared didn’t sit well with a representative from Shelley.
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A local family is safe this morning after a kitchen fire broke out in their duplex on Wednesday night, Feb. 18. While the blaze caused significant smoke damage, the quick response of the Idaho Falls Fire Department prevented the flames from spreading to the rest of the home.
In the wake of the fire, IFFD is reminding residents to use caution when cooking, keep flammable materials away from heat sources, and ensure working smoke alarms are installed on every level of the home.
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A 75-year-old Custer County man will spend up to two decades in prison after being caught in the act of viewing child pornography. On February 10th, 2026, William Don Lindburg was sentenced following a multi-agency investigation led by the Idaho Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.
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For a state trooper, the difference between a routine traffic stop and a life-altering tragedy is often a matter of “inches and seconds”.
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Rexburg Police have closed University Boulevard between 5th West and 7th South due to drifting snow.
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Image courtesy of the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls skyline looks a lot different now that the old water tower is officially gone. But what does the new water tower actually do for the Idaho Falls community? Anchor Megan Lavin gives us an exclusive inside look. Locals React
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“Ash Wednesday is really the the kickoff to Lent,” said Valerie Finnigan, an Idaho Falls Catholic. “… We’re all to come together in sackcloth and ashes.”
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the ‘Warthog’, has been flying out of Gowen Field for three decades.
“It’s the longest serving aircraft we’ve had here at Gowen Field,” said Lt. Col. Chris Borders with the Idaho National Guard.
Soon, this beloved aircraft that Idahoans have seen soaring over the Treasure Valley for 30 years may be replaced with something new — the F-16.
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As severe winter weather grips Southeast Idaho, Idaho State Police troopers have been busy responding to several slide-offs and crashes along I-15 and US-20.
In a recent Facebook post, ISP released images of several minor crashes that took place early Wednesday morning. To keep motorists safe, ISP is urging drivers to stay put if they lose control.
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A firestorm of controversy is erupting in the “Cowboy State” after a Teton County Republican leader was caught distributing campaign checks directly on the Wyoming House floor.
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Teen dating violence is not just a statistic; it is happening in Canyon County, and local advocates say the numbers are rising.
At Advocates Against Family Violence, Outreach Coordinator Tiffany Ruiz says the scope of the problem is alarming.
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Following the arrest of their alleged attacker, authorities have identified the victims of a violent Sunday night stabbing. The victims have been identified as Rajah Keller, 32, and Starla Keller, 49, both of Pocatello.
Marita Gonzales, a 32-year-old woman from Pocatello, has been booked into the Bannock County jail on one charge of attempted murder and one count of aggravated battery related to the attack.
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The City of Pocatello is launching a new tool to help first responders support individuals with special needs during an emergency call.
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Universities like Idaho State University are facing additional reductions on top of previous cuts, while K-12 schools have largely been spared. Critics are warning these across-the-board cuts could create long-term issues, even if they save money in the short term.
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A recent anthrax outbreak in southern Idaho livestock has triggered concern among residents, but a local veterinarian says the risk to the general public is low if handled correctly by responsible owners.
The recent cases involve livestock in the Cassia County area near Burley. Dr. Tony Parsons, a veterinarian at Blackfoot Animal Clinic who has worked with cattle and small animals in eastern Idaho for nearly two decades, said anthrax has long existed in Idaho, particularly in soil and dust.
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A combination of strong winds and icy roads made for a hectic and dangerous morning on the roads, and tomorrow, Wednesday February 18th, we could see more of the same.
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A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck sent one person to the hospital via emergency airlift on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies with the Teton County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police are currently on the scene.
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The brother of 12-year-old West Haven boy, Gavin Peterson, who died of child abuse in 2024, now knows how long he will spend in prison.
Tyler Peterson, Gavin’s brother, was sentenced on Tuesday to 5 years to life on a child abuse homicide charge, and 1 to 15 years for both counts of aggravated child abuse, as well as one to 15 years for an obstruction of justice charge.
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A man with cerebral palsy who dreamt of being the lead in a play decided to take matters into his own hands by writing that play himself.
Andrew Justvig grew up in St. George attending plays and musicals. Seeing the stars on stage, he knew he wanted to do the same.
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Idaho State Police troopers are on the scene of an accident impacting traffic along US-26 near Swan Valley. According to ISP, a jackknifed semi-truck is blocking several lanes of US-26 near milepost 364 in Bonneville County.
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Graduates of the College of Eastern Idaho now have a dedicated place to reunite with the ‘Falcon Family.’ Tuesday, CEI officially launched a new Alumni Network, a new space designed to reconnect graduates with their alma mater.
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Gov. Brad Little said he’s concerned about the proposed budget cuts coursing through the Statehouse — but also said he has limited options at his disposal.
“They’re the legislative branch,” Little told reporters Tuesday morning. “They get to set the budget.”
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A winter storm that brought high winds and snow is causing icy roads and power outages across the region on Tuesday morning.
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Idaho’s prison system and the state agency that certifies law enforcement will now conceal information about officers’ employment histories, making it more difficult to scrutinize job candidates and ensure accountability for officers accused of misconduct.
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Idaho State Police are investigating a chain-reaction collision that snarled traffic on southbound I-15 last Thursday.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:20 AM on February 12, 2026, near milepost 50, just north of the McCammon exit. According to an update from ISP investigators, the sequence of events began when a 2017 Honda Accord, driven by a 46-year-old Pocatello man, rear-ended a 1992 Toyota pickup, which was towing a flatbed trailer loaded with vehicles.
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Conservation Officers with Idaho Fish and Game are investigating three separate incidents of mule deer being shot and left to waste in southwest Idaho. The department is now seeking the public’s help in gathering information related to the incidents.
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Bonneville County Sheriff deputies and Rocky Mountain Power are on the scene on 45th East, between 81st North and 97th North. The road is closed while crews work to make the area safe.
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With lots of little eyes focused on the Olympics in Italy and a brand-new, world-class facility in Rexburg, who knows whether the next generation of future Olympians might get their start in eastern Idaho?
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Powerlifitng isn’t as well known as a lot of high school sports, but more students are getting into the action and the local interest is growing.
Today in Blackfoot, the first event of the season was a fundraiser to help bring new equipment to the schools weight room.
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Record-breaking demand is pushing the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission to its limits this winter, with officials reporting that all three of its shelters are currently operating at maximum capacity.
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Area photographers are looking forward to some of their photographs being displayed in the USS Idaho.
The commissioning of the new Navy submarine is scheduled for April. Event planners asked Idahoans to send them their best photos representing Idaho to be a part of history. Over two-thousand photos were sent in. Out of those, about 40 were chosen to be displayed in the USS Idaho submarine.
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The Bonneville County Democratic Party says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could be a problem in East Idaho.
The Bonneville County Democratic Party hosted a brunch serving pancakes to establish a warm environment for a heated topic, I.C.E.
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Idaho Falls Police are investigating an accident involving a motorcycle and pickup on Broadway at the I-15 underpass.
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At approximately 10:06 p.m. on February 15, 2026, officers responded to the 700 block of South Arthur Avenue after receiving reports that two women had been stabbed by an unknown male assailant.
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The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm following a surge in reports of jail inmate bonding scams targeting the area. This warning comes just days after the Idaho Attorney General’s office flagged the scheme as a growing threat to local families with loved ones in jail.
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The community of Pocatello enjoyed some Valentine’s Day festivities at the Bannock Event Center. The “Heart Fest” is an annual event put on by the Snake River Doodles Traveling Therapy Animals organization.
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“In the Declaration of Independence, along with the powers that are given to the people, the government rests with us,” said Jon Walker, a Bonneville County Commissioner. “Local governments are a great place for people to understand that’s where their influence is strongest.”
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Deric Gardner is described as being 6 feet tall, approximately 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing a lighter flannel type jacket.
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Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal has cleared 3 officers of any wrongdoing during two separate officer-involved shootings.
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Idaho State University is facing a difficult time as statewide budget cuts to higher education have forced the administration to make decisions which will get them back in the black. President Robert Wagner commented today on all things ISU- from the budget deficit to the subsequent layoffs.
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Jefferson County students will have to find new ways to spend their Fridays next school year.
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A couple celebrating 65 years of marriage may have the answer to the timeless question: What’s the secret to a successful marriage?
Gordan and Joann Westover were married in 1961. This week, they took part in a “newlywed” style game at The Ridge Cottonwood retirement community to see just how well they know each other after decades together.
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Dance can be a form of expression. For one Syracuse teen, Hannah Moore, she wants to take her passion for dance overseas.
Many people are familiar with tap, or hip hop, but Moore is a Professional Clogger.
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Idaho Democratic leaders warned that Idaho has a revenue problem, not a spending problem.
GOP Rep. Rod Furniss agreed that revenue reductions lead to difficult decisions as elected officials continue to cut back on state agencies and programs.
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Idaho State University is reshaping itself with sweeping changes in the face of current and looming state budget cuts.
That includes merging colleges, restructuring programs, “modest” student fee hikes and a range of other changes starting July 1 to try and save and generate millions by year’s end. The university released a complete budget restructuring plan Wednesday. ISU President Robert Wagner overviewed the changes in an accompanying video.
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Lookout Credit Union is donating $125,000 to the City of Ammon to fund a new playground in McCowin Park. The investment aims to modernize the city’s recreational infrastructure and provide enhanced play spaces for local families.
“This is a meaningful investment in Ammon families,” Mayor Brian Powell said. “Parks are where our community gathers, where kids play, and where memories are made.”
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today the calling and ordination of Elder Clark G. Gilbert to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. At 55, the former Oakland, California native becomes the newest member of the Church’s second-highest presiding body.
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“Dallan’s passion for student success, belief in high expectations, and commitment to partnership make him an outstanding choice to lead Idaho Falls High School,” said Superintendent Karla LaOrange. “I am excited for the future of IFHS and confident that great things will continue under his leadership.”
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) confirmed Thursday afternoon that a beef herd in Cassia County has tested positive for anthrax. State officials are currently working alongside local producers and veterinarians to contain the spread and minimize human exposure.
“The risk to the general public from this event is very low,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, medical director in the Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Public Health. “We are working with the local health department to notify anyone who had direct contact with the infected cattle and offer antibiotics for their protection.”
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While romance can spark anywhere, sometimes it begins in the most unexpected places, even at work. At Local News 8, love has quietly grown behind the scenes for years.
“It really is about local people and the stories they tell!”
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Victor, Idaho’s golden girl, is returning home from the Olympics with more than just a gold medal!
Just days after clinching a gold medal in the women’s downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Breezy Johnson capped off her historic run with a life-changing milestone: an engagement. Following her final race on Thursday, Johnson’s longtime boyfriend, Connor Watkins, met her at the base of the super-G run to pop the question.
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The City of Pocatello Sanitation Services collection trucks will operate as normal on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 16.
Residents with a Monday collection day for garbage and recycling are asked to place their autocarts at the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup.
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One of the most storied rivalries in Idaho college football is officially back on. On Thursday morning, Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2006-02, officially reinstating the Idaho Governor’s Trophy after a two-decade hiatus.
While the pen hit the paper today, fans will need to pack their patience: the Idaho Vandals and Boise State Broncos aren’t scheduled to meet on the gridiron until Sept. 6, 2031, at Boise’s Albertsons Stadium.
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Idaho’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill is now law.
Gov. Brad Little Wednesday signed a bill to adopt most of the tax cuts in President Donald Trump’s omnibus policy law — and make the tax cuts retroactive to 2025.
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A standout wide receiver at Brigham Young University is being charged with rape for an alleged incident that occurred last year.
The Washington County Attorney’s Office announced that it filed a first-degree felony rape charge against 21-year-old Parker Trent Kingston on Tuesday. He was arrested and is being held in the Washington County Jail without bail.
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Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but the Idaho Falls Fire Department says they don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. IFFD is sharing tips on how to keep our older loved ones safe. They are focusing on steps to reduce fall risks and maintain independence.
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A home on the west side of Idaho Falls was heavily damaged Thursday morning after a fire broke out in the attic. According to the Idaho Falls Fire Department, emergency calls came in at 7:12 AM from a home off W 81st North.
Continue Reading Idaho State Police said an accident north of McCammon have block the southbound lanes of I-15.
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Olympic champions are sharing their stories with Utah elementary students, hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes who will come of age just as the 2034 Winter Olympics arrive in their home state.
When the Olympics are held in Utah in 2034, current 4th graders will be graduating from high school. This timing makes them the perfect students to learn about working toward goals that sometimes end with gold.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding SNAP recipients about a major change that takes effect this weekend. Beginning February 15th, SNAP benefits can no longer be used to buy candy or soda in the Gem State.
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A 56-year-old driver is recovering after an early-morning encounter with wildlife left his pickup truck in a dry channel of the Snake River Thursday.
The incident took place just before 3 AM near the Lorenzo Bridge at milepost 326 of US-20. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the man was driving northbound in a 2017 Ford F350 when he swerved to avoid a deer.
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It’s the talk of the town in Pocatello- the statewide budget cuts leading to a complete structural and organizational redesign at Idaho State University. As part of ISU President Robert Wagner’s Bold Path Forward Initiative, the university is undergoing major changes to reallocate money and lessen the deficit.
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“We want that public schools budget to maintain current funding levels,” Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said. “The Constitution does direct that the Legislature shall fund public schools, and I support that and still believe in that.”
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Portneuf Urgent Care opened their second location near the Walmart in Chubbuck this morning with a ribbon cutting.
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A bill moving through the Idaho Legislature would wipe out local LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections in cities across the state. While supporters argue the bill protects religious freedom and creates a uniform business environment, critics warn that it “opens the door for discrimination” and betrays the state’s supposed commitment to local control.
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A crash involving multiple semi-trucks has brought traffic along US-26 near the Palisades Reservoir to a screeching halt. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the crash occurred at mile marker 398 blocking all lanes of travel.
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“Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) has determined the need to reduce current workforce staffing levels through an Involuntary Separation Program.”
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Nicholas Umphenour, 30, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a violent 2024 hospital ambush to free an Idaho inmate and subsequent killing spree.
On Tuesday, a judge handed down a life sentence. Notably, this term will be served consecutively to the life sentence Umphenour already received for the initial Boise hospital shooting. In addition, Umphenour was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution to the family of Don Henderson.
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The city of Idaho Falls says it is making plans for safer and more efficient traffic flow. One of those plans includes the construction of a roundabout at the Birch Street and South Boulevard intersection.
“So, roundabouts are an intersection improvement to try to help mitigate basically safety at intersections,” said Chris Canfield, Assistant Public Works Director for the city of Idaho Falls. “So they’re a good solution for kind of off-aligned intersections where we have a significant skew on one approach.”
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The House Education Committee Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the state to publicize data on the immigration status of students attending K-12 public schools and public colleges and universities.
Rep. Steve Tanner said his bill would allow the Legislature to estimate the costs to educate undocumented immigrants. “It does not seek, nor does it ask for, personal identifying information of any students,” said Tanner, R-Nampa. “(It’s) aggregate data only.”
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A 54-year-old Heber City man is facing aggravated child abuse charges after his 16-year-old daughter told police that he waterboarded her.
According to court documents, on January 21, Heber City police received a mandatory child abuse and neglect report from the Utah Division of Child and Family Services. The report stated that the 16-year-old girl didn’t feel safe in her home and feared for her life.
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There are wild turkeys and peacocks now living in a couple of Salt Lake City neighborhoods.
Sadly, one of the turkeys was recently hit by a car and killed.
But neighbors are doing what they can, trying to protect their feathered friends. We found one of the wild turkeys that have been spotted recently in Rose Park.
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First responders are on the scene of an overturned semi along US-89/26 from Alpine to Jackson, Wyoming.
The Alpine Wyoming Fire Department responded to the crash sometime before 6:30 AM on Wednesday.
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a class action lawsuit following the controversial immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho, last year. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three Latino families who are U.S. citizens or lawful residents, alleges that authorities used excessive force and violated the constitutional rights of hundreds of spectators.
“Our plaintiffs were treated as less than human because ICE and their willing partners think they can disregard fundamental rights if it gets them immigration arrests,” said Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, an attorney involved in the case.
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“These drug companies conspired to rig prices and eliminate competition, forcing Idaho families to pay artificially inflated costs for necessary medications,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Through settlements so far, we’ve secured significant money for consumers, and we continue to pursue many more corporate defendants who participated in this scheme. Any Idahoan who paid for these generic drugs deserves to file a claim and get some money back.”
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The Idaho Majority Club (IMC), a Meridian-based conservative political action committee, has announced that Donald Trump Jr. will headline the upcoming IMC America 250 dinner in the state’s capital.
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Idaho recently received a D grade for its policies on cell phone use in schools from a coalition that includes the Becca Schmill Foundation, Institute for Families & Technology, Smartphone Free Childhood United States, and The Anxious Generation.
District 91 Superintendent Karla La’Orange says the grade came as a surprise, especially after recent state action.
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On Friday, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC), Idaho’s budget-setting committee, ordered one percent cuts for Fiscal Year 2026 and two percent cuts the following year.
This is in addition to the three percent cuts ordered by Governor Little in August 2025.
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An Idaho Army National Guard officer who claims he faced religious discrimination for his opposition to a Pocatello drag queen story hour announced he is running for Idaho Senate against Sen. Jim Guthrie.
David Worley, a Republican, writes on his campaign website that he believes the government should protect children and not normalize “radical sexual ideology” that undermines family life. He commits to protecting parental rights in education.
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Erick Hall, the convicted murderer behind two of Idaho’s most notorious cold cases, will not face the state’s execution chamber. The Idaho Department of Correction announced Tuesday that Hall passed away from natural causes at a local hospital on Feb. 9, 2026, at 9:58 p.m.
At the time of his death, Hall was serving two death sentences for the first-degree murders of Lynn Henneman and Cheryl Ann Hanlon in Ada County.
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As the Olympic Games unfold in Milan and Cortina, Italy, the slopes of Cortina are once again hosting Olympic alpine skiing. But this isn’t the first time these Italian mountains have welcomed the world’s best skiers.
For 90-year-old Marvin Melville, a Utah native and two-time Olympian, watching the games return to Cortina brings back vivid memories from seven decades ago when he competed there as a 20-year-old in 1956.
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The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” helps lower property taxes for qualifying Idahoans, including seniors, widows and widowers, recognized disabled individuals, disabled veterans, former prisoners of war, and those who are vision impaired. To qualify, applicants must have an annual income of $39,130 or less.
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A $10 million transfer from the Idaho Launch fund would cut into student aid this year, the program’s director said Tuesday.
“We would have to curtail the number of awards that we make,” Wendi Secrist, executive director of the Workforce Development Council, told EdNews after a Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee presentation.
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Hulu is set to premiere a gripping three-part true‑crime documentary examining the 2006 murder of Pocatello teenager Cassie Stoddart — a case that shocked the region and drew national attention for its chilling connection to horror‑movie obsession.
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