Idaho State Police are increasing patrols through Labor Day
Statewide collaboration between Idaho State Police and local law enforcement will see an increase in patrols through Labor Day.
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Rexburg sewer line repaired; water restrictions lifted
The City of Rexburg was able to fix the sewage line much faster thanks to the public limiting their water usage.
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Annual Portneuf River Cleanup to take place Saturday
The City of Pocatello invites the community to join in the annual Portneuf River Cleanup on Saturday, August 24.
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“Every Day Matters”, Pocatello schools focus new year on safety and attendance
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is emphasizing safety and attendance for the 2024-25 school year.
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Virtual auditions for American Idol open for Idahoans Monday
American Idol is inviting you to virtually tryout for the singing competition show. They are bringing back virtual auditions across the nation, including Idaho.
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What’s New for Idaho Falls District 91?
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 starting.
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Fire near Stanley has planes dipping from Redfish Lake
Custer County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents in Stanley to prepare for evacuation as a fire burns near Stanley Lake.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department reminds of Red Flag Warnings after responding to a half-acre fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a half-acre fire near 55th West near Iona.
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes address recent data breach
On August 16 the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes learned that it was subject to a potential cybersecurity incident.
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Bhutan the yak at the Idaho Falls Zoo has died
Bhutan the 22-year-old yak died Thursday, August 22 ending her fight with cancer.
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Sow grizzly trapped and relocated near Island Park
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) trapped a sow grizzly in response to cattle depredations.
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Rexburg sewer line break limits City water use
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 the US 20 interchange project.
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Bear spray discharge causes evacuation at a Jackson bar
Jackson Police Department (JPD) is searching for the person who used bear spray or pepper spray at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar on August 16.
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Preparations begin for Greek Festival on Saturday
The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello is preparing for their annual Greek Festival on Saturday, August 24.
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High School Football Preview: Hillcrest Knights
The Hillcrest Knights are hoping to repeat the success of the 2023/24 season despite a seriously depleted senior class.
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Madison County issues burn ban
Madison County. officials have issued a burn ban due to low fuel relative humidity. The ban will be in effect through October 15, 2024.
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Wackerli Subaru donates school supplies to Dora Erickson Elementary School
Teachers at Dora Erickson Elementary School in Idaho Falls got a generous donation from Wackerli Subaru Wednesday, August 21.
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Idaho State Police investigate a serious injury crash involving a motorcycle
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 County.
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RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign in favor of Trump
RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign.
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New Pocatello disc golf course to hold ribbon cutting in September
A new, nine-hole disc golf course in Sacajawea Park is officially opening with a ribbon cutting on September 10.
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Rep. Mike Simpson advances funding for Fort Hall Tribal Health and Human Services Facility
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson works to advance funding for Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Health and Human Services.
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Pocatello’s cleaning icon, Don Aslett, passes away at 89
The Museum of Clean announced Wednesday morning that Don Aslett, the museum’s founder and a legend in the cleaning world, had passed away.
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Police identify human remains found in Portneuf River
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 suspected.
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Barbecue on the Quad kicks off ISU school year
Idaho State University hosted their Student Involvement Fair and Student Union Barbecue to kick off the school’s Fall semester.
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Idaho Fish and Game approves new temporary rules for bear hunting
Temporary rules are intended to improve chances of delisting grizzly bears in Idaho
Continue Reading Funding changes in Idaho schools – “Keep kids in the classroom”
Eastern Idaho is heading back to school, but this year funding has shifted from enrollment to attendance based.
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More people are spending to maintain their cars rather than buying a new one
Almost 80% of consumers say they depend on someone else doing simple maintenance on their vehicle.
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Idaho Democrats send 27 delegates to the national convention
Idaho party chair Rep. Lauren Necochea spoke to Local News 8 from the convention on Tuesday.
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Custer County Sheriff looking for 63-year-old man
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 Challis.
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Wyoming incumbents Barrosso and Hageman win GOP primaries for Senate and House
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 congresswoman who ousted Liz Cheney two years ago.
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Train collides with semi-trailer in Hamer
A train collided with a semi’s trailer near Hamer Tuesday afternoon.
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Air Idaho Rescue celebrates decade of saving lives in West Yellowstone
Air Idaho Rescue is celebrating a decade of saving lives in the crown jewel of our nation’s park system.
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Construction crews concerned about tool thefts
Grant Belnap from H. C. Construction came to work at a construction site Monday morning to find an unwanted surprise.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: New I-86 to I-15 northbound ramp opens Tuesday evening
Motorists heading north from I-86 to I-15 will begin using a new ramp on Tuesday evening.
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Grand opening of Ross Park pickleball courts postponed
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 Monday night.
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Going Back to School with Dr. Matt Larsen
Dr. Matt Larsen visited the Local News 8 studio to talk about preparing to go back to school.
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Center Stage Theater announces their 2025 season
Center Stage Theatre has announced their 2025 season with Local News 8. They said next season is all about love and family
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Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has refiled a lawsuit against Idahoans for Open Primaries
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has refiled a lawsuit against Idahoans for open primaries just days after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected his previous lawsuit.
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Pocatello Fire Department credits multi-agency effort, volunteers for quick containment of Michaud fire
In the aftermath of the Michaud wildfire that burned on Saturday, the Pocatello Fire Department credits the efforts of multiple state and federal agencies and volunteers for the quick containment.
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Study: Idaho is 387 pet adoptions away from achieving no-kill
Best Friends says Idaho is seeing a 92.5% total save rate.
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Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88
By Sara Sidner and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Phil Donahue, who flipped the script for daytime television by tackling controversial issues in front of a live audience, has died following a long illness, his family announced in a statement on Monday. He was 88. “Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his family,
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Snake River Truck Show draws crowd at McCowin Park
The Snake River Truck show took place Saturday, August 17 at McCowin Park in Ammon. The event also raises funds for Operation Pay it Forward, a non-profit organization designed to help veterans of the United States Military.
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Funnel clouds spotted in Eastern Idaho near Roberts
Several residents in Roberts Idaho have sent in pictures of a strong storm near the area with funnel clouds.
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ISU Women’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule
Idaho State University Women’s basketball team announced their schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring a home game against BYU.
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Back to school safety while sharing the road with busses
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) wants to remind drivers of school bus safety.
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Local News 8 is back in Bear Lake County
Local News 8 is in Bear Lake County, thanks to our own Todd Kunz setting up the translator. But he wasn’t alone, Todd got some help from his mom.
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Brush fire near Pocatello nearly contained
Local News 8 is tracking a fire in Bannock County.
It is reported to be at or near Pocatello.
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Phone scams are causing trouble for locals and law enforcement
Phone scams are becoming more prevalent, causing trouble for locals and law enforcement. Police say if someone calls asking for money or personal information, you should not give it to them.
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U.S. Navy launches the future USS IDAHO a Virginia-Class Attack Submarine
The future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), was launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.
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Possible power shutoffs for Idaho Power customers
Continued concerns about storm conditions and wildfire risk is prompting the possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the Pocatello area, America Falls are, Arbon Valley, and Rock Creek.
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Bonneville County inmate fails to return to jail
Mr Sedano-Olivas is an inmate on work release who failed to return to jail. Mr. Sedano-Olivas was scheduled to return the night of August 16 after his work shift.
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Fair food kid makes inspiring victory speech
State fair are beginning across the country. That means lots of creative food and sweets. In Iowa, the winner of the chocolate cream frosting eating competition gave a victory speech that will put a smile on your face. It will also make you start to crave the food that’s coming to the Eastern Idaho State
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The Center Street underpass in Pocatello will re-open
The Center Street underpass will re-open on Sunday, August 18
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Motorcycle accident at the intersection of Holmes and 1st Street
There was an accident Friday, August 16 involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Holmes and 1st Street in front of Mike’s Pharmacy.
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Students had the ‘March through the Arch’ ceremony at Idaho State University
Friday, August 16 was the ‘March through the Arch’ ceremony at Idaho State University.
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Pocatello man brought home Netflix’s “Blue Ribbon”
Nathan Chandler, the owner of ‘Confections Bakery’, competed in Netflix’s Blue Ribbon Baking Championship and won!
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Raw milk is being investigated by health officials
Idaho Public Health officials are investigating recent reports of 18 people who recently experienced symptoms of, and tested positive for Campylobacter, and who also reported purchasing and drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk
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White Pine Charter School holds ribbon cutting
White pine charter school in Ammon held its ribbon cutting the morning of Friday, August 16.
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District welcomes learners back to school with a new theme
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 wants to create a place where every child feels supported and motivated to attend school daily. Research has found that missing two days or less a month benefits the performance of that child.
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Drivers can use all lanes at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road
All lanes are open at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road. The required testing phase of the lights is complete, but crews will continue to monitor the lights and make adjustments as needed.
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The show after the show
Jeff Roper and Maggie Tolleson with extra from Wake up with 8. Food selfies and restaurant etiquette, and new slang to win at Scrabble. How do you spell Bougee and where does that rank? What is below that? We’ve got rando answers and will Jeff’s teenager answer his call…..wait till the end. It’s real and
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High-speed car chase begins in Rigby and ends in Idaho Falls
The speeding car continued south through Idaho Falls and crashed on 65th South in Bonneville County.
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Teton Pass detour to close for chip sealing
The chip seal project is part of WYDOT’s effort to get the detour ready for winter traffic.
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Governor Brad Little takes a helicopter tour of two Idaho fires
Idaho Governor Brad Little flew in a black hawk helicopter over the Gwen and Texas fires Thursday, August 15
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Authorities say to avoid two fires burning in Fremont County
Two fires are burning in Fremont County, and authorities say to stay away.
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Strong winds have caused outages and downed trees
Strong winds and showers have caused outages and downed trees in the Ammon/Idaho Falls area
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Benny’s Pantry offers free groceries for ISU students
Classes for Idaho State University students start Monday, and Benny’s Pantry offers free food and personal care items for students.
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Late season rain could spell trouble for Idaho barley farmers
Late-season rains are spelling concerns for barley farmers.
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Portneuf Medical Center is hosting a NICU reunion
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) invites Portneuf neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduates and their families to a NICU reunion on Monday, August 26.
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Upcoming road construction to a section of Holmes Avenue
Starting Monday, August 19, drivers in Idaho Falls will be detoured around a section of road construction on Holmes Avenue.
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Pocatello police on the trail of a “cat” burglar
Pocatello (Pocatello) – A string of thefts and sneaky behavior in Pocatello has left a cat being issued a warrant for his arrest. Jasper, who is already orange, like a prison jumpsuit, has allegedly been stealing stuffed animals from other pets in his neighborhood. The Pocatello police department posted a warrant to their facebook page, in an effort to
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Show after the show
Local news 8 in the morning keeps going after the show to share other things happen and open with our viewers about hot topics and what else is going on locally and randomly. Jeff Roper and morning producer are talking about secret snack drawers. Do you have a place that you keep food at work?
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Pay It Forward finds Angel Fund at pet clinic
The Angel Fund is unique way of paying for pet clinic services when the owner is in a tight spot and cannot pay.
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Drunk man steals tow truck, wreaks havoc at Old Faithful
A complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming says Alan Rawlings Bowling, 57, was unable to purchase beer at the Old Faithful Upper General Store on Saturday, August 10, around 4:40 PM, when his credit card was declined.
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RV rollover on the Teton Pass causes one fatality
One person has died following an RV rollover on the Teton Pass this afternoon. The incident caused road closures in both directions as crews clean up.
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Burley/Rupert area losing Local News 8 signal
Viewers in the Burley/Rupert area will lose the over-the-air signal for Local News 8 when the station’s VHF signal is turned off on Wednesday, August 14.
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Incredible survival – How 89-year-old Bing Olbum’s family reacted to his safe return
Missing hiker, Bing Olbum, was found safe after his camp was located late Saturday night, after the 89 year old survived an incredible 10 days alone in the Salmon Challis National Forest. Now, his family is speaking out.
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Swan Valley family fundraiser donates $128,000 to Champs Heart
The Fleming family of Swan Valley donated $128,000 to the charity Wednesday afternoon.
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Woman rescued from 100-foot steep embankment in Gibson Jack area
The Bannock County Sheriff’s office said a woman was rescued from a 100-foot embankment in the Gibson Jack area early Tuesday morning.
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Idaho Supreme Court rules Open Primaries Initiative can remain on November ballot
The open primaries initiative will be on the ballot in November after a ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court. The court ruled against the challenges brought by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador.
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Caribou County boy auctions prized pig to raise money for friend with cancer
Flint Van Buren, 9, has become a local hero after he decided to auction his beloved 4-H pig, Piggy Smalls, to raise money for his friend who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this summer.
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Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys concert canceled for Friday at Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel due to family death
Due to the passing of their father, Los Lonely Boys have decided to cancel their concert on August 16, 2024.
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Cup Bop opens new location in Pocatello
Cup Bop held its grand opening in Pocatello on Tuesday.
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Bannock County to renovate Veteran’s Memorial Building
Bannock County found a way to thank our veterans by renovating the county Veteran’s Memorial Building.
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Idaho Lt. Governor speaks about water curtailment during Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Water curtailment was the main topic at an Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday.
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Thunderstorms bring rain and wind to eastern Idaho
Thunderstorms rumbled across eastern Idaho Tuesday afternoon bringing wind and rain. So far, no damage has been reported.
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101-year-old woman graduates from BYU-Idaho
She got a standing ovation when she stood up from her wheelchair and walked to receive her diplomas.
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Idaho Falls breaks ground for new power plant
City officials broke ground Monday for a new power plant on Iona Road and Yellowstone Highway.
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex reopens
The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is open again.
The pool was forced to close last Friday when a pipe burst and soaked an electrical panel, leaving the facility without power or water.
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How has Chesbro Music Company endured 100+ years?
Chesbro music has been around for more than 100 years and just opened a newly-remodeled showroom.
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Lance Broncho pleads guilty – Idaho Falls murder suspect accepts plea deal
Idaho Falls murder suspect Lance Broncho was back in court Monday, changing his plea to guilty in response to a plea agreement from the Bonneville County Prosecutor.
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Bannock County Courthouse slated for significant improvements
These changes will provide more parking for patrons and make it safer to cross the street.
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White Pine Charter School to open on time after flooding
Despite the flood of about a million gallons, the school is planned to open on time.
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An accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian has resulted in a fatality
A fatal accident involving a late model Jeep and a pedestrian has resulted in the death of Paul R. Dreher, a 24-year-old man from Blackfoot.
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Missing 89-year-old hiker found safe & alive
Bing Olbum, A 89-year-old hiker who has been missing for the last several days, has been found and is home.
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Family mud run at Sandy Downs
The eighth annual mud run at Sandy Downs is a mile-and-a-half run with different obstacles. Each racer had about 45 minutes to complete as many laps as possible.
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Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana draws support from Eastern Idaho
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Bozeman, Montana, Friday night, August 9. Local News 8’s Todd Kunz and photographer Dave Barrington followed some of his supporters on the journey from Eastern Idaho.
Continue Reading One fatality and four others hospitalized after fatal crash near Idaho Falls
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating an injury crash from overnight on August 9, that resulted in one fatality and four others sent to the hospital.
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Non-profit group Crossroad Park buys Chad Daybell property
An anonymous donor has purchased the Chad Daybell house north of Rexburg. They plan to give it to a new non-profit group called Crossroad Park which wants to turn the land into a community space to honor the victims.
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Former President Donald Trump campaigns in Bozeman, Montana
Former President Donald Trump in Bozeman, Montana to do some fundraisers and support Tim Sheehy who is running for the U.S. Senate
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