Family of Christopher Tapp speaks out
The family of Christopher Tapp spoke to Local News 8 Tuesday following Tapp’s unexpected death Sunday.
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Idaho Falls Greenbelt Christmas Light Parade
The Idaho Falls Riverwalk will twinkle at the first-ever UTV Holiday Light Parade on Friday, Dec. 22.
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3 things to know this morning – November 8, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.
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Shelley School District $67.8 million bond fails
Voters living in the Shelley Joint School District 60 boundary decided the district will not get a new high school.
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Pocatello City Council seats filled
Pocatello City Council seats 1, 2 and 3 are now filled.
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Larsen, Radford fill Idaho Falls City Council seats
Kirk Larsen and John Radford won the Idaho Falls City Council seats Tuesday.
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Rexburg Mayor Merrill gets re-elected
Incumbent Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill was re-elected Tuesday.
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PCSD 25 school bond fails to reach supermajority approval
55.92% voted in favor of the bond while 44.08% voted against the bond.
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Hearing continued for Swainston
A court hearing for a woman and her son will have to wait.
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Road repairs on US 20 toward Arco
This project is expected to last approximately two weeks.
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Concessioners selected for guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction and ski mountaineering
The National Park Service has selected two companies to provide guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction and ski mountaineering within Grand Teton National Park.
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Gordon appoints new director of State Construction Department
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Del McOmie as Director of the Wyoming State Construction Department.
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Fishing dock to be replaced at Kid’s Creek Pond
Area remains open, but users asked to respect temporary closure near dock.
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Big rainbow trout stocked in several southeast Idaho fisheries
The donated fish range in size from four to nine pounds.
Continue Reading Christopher Tapp, who spent 20 years behind bars for wrongful conviction, dies
Christopher Tapp, a local man who spent more than 20 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction, is dead.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – November 7, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.
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D91 buildings can be used for political caucuses
Idaho Falls School District 91 announced after consultation with legal counsel, it will share its school buildings with political caucus groups.
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Crews clean up fuel spilled after vehicle collision
The Idaho Falls Fire Department asks you to avoid the 4000 block of Lincoln Road as firefighters work to clean up fuel spilled after a vehicle collision.
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Power County election precinct change
Due to an issue at the Extension Office, voting for Power County Precinct 3 has been relocated to the William Thomas Middle School (WTMS).
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Shop with a Cop fundraiser at Pocatello Texas Roadhouse
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Pocatello Texas Roadhouse to raise money for our annual Shop with a Cop program.
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Gov. Little appoints District Judge Cynthia Meyer to the Idaho Supreme Court
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of District Judge Cynthia Meyer to the Idaho Supreme Court Monday.
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New bridge to open at Chubbuck exit
The Idaho Transportation Department will open the new bridge on westbound Interstate 86 near Exit 61 for Chubbuck Tuesday.
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Stay safe on Idaho’s snowy roads: ITD’s winter driving tips
Are you “Idaho Ready” for winter driving?
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Idaho State kicks off basketball season at Mountain America Center
The Idaho State men’s basketball team will kick off the start of their regular season on Monday with a matchup with Warner Pacific at 6 p.m.
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Temporary closure of South Park Boat Ramp
Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation will be closing the access road to the South Park Boat Ramp on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, to perform tree removal work.
Continue Reading Elections offices are getting ready for Nov. 7 elections
County Election Offices all across our region are preparing for election day. As city council and mayor races will be decided on November 7.
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Idaho State University will host “Idaho After Graduation” on Wednesday
“Idaho After Graduation” that offers attendees information about college programs, career technical training, military service opportunities, and more.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – November 6, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.
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Eastern Idaho seeing growth in a variety of industries
Eastern Idaho is continuing to grow, as more and more people are moving into the Gem State. The massive influx of people moving into the state has also created a large boom in many of the industries that call Eastern Idaho home.
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Fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 25
Idaho State Police are investigating a fatality crash which occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, November 4, 2023, on State Highway 25 near S 300 W, Minidoka County.
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Veteran’s Day Parade reminds us of the sacrifice of all who serve
After an 80-year hiatus the Bannock County Veteran’s Day parade returned for its second year of being back. The parade reminds all of us, that not all of our heroes wear capes. More often than not, we find them wearing camouflage.
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Tips for a hotter, safer fire with less smoke
Here are some tips for burning the Right Wood, the Right Way, in the Right Appliance for a hotter fire with less smoke and creosote.
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Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers
Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers.
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U of I study finds moderate cattle grazing has no effect on sage grouse nest success
Sage grouse and cows can coexist on the same land without declines in greater sage grouse nest success or insect abundance, according to a 10-year University of Idaho study.
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Experience the magic of “Scrooge’s Christmas: A Theatrical Ballet” this holiday season
In the spirit of giving, a generous portion of this year’s proceeds from “Scrooge’s Christmas” will be donated to the Maria Neumann Memorial Scholarship fund.
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WDE launch guidance for Establishing or Modifying Library Material Policy
School districts can utilize this meaningful guidance to evaluate or implement their own policies to best serve their communities, through local school district control.
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Rocky Mountain Power asks customers to Lend a Hand this winter
Helping struggling families stay warm and safe just got easier.
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Reward offered for information on 2 bull elk killed, left for waste
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Fish & Game is seeking your help in finding those responsible for killing two bull elk in the Narrows area.
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Roadblock to Republican caucus – this time in Bonneville County
The upcoming Idaho Republican presidential nominee caucus has run into a roadblock – at least in Idaho Falls.
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Bingham County Republicans vs Idaho GOP: Timeline of events
The Bingham County Republican leaders have entered court appointed depositions as a judge will now decide the merits and outcome of the case.
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Lieutenant governor visits Idaho Falls High School
Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke stopped in Idaho Falls Friday.
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Veterans Day Parade taking place Saturday in Pocatello
Veterans Day is being celebrated a week early in the Gate City.
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Pocatello Ski Swap being held this weekend
The Pocatello Ski Swap is happening this weekend in the Little Wood River Room in the Pond Student Union at Idaho State University.
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Don’t forget to “fall back” this Sunday
It is time to turn back time.
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Portneuf Wellness Complex hosts first Polar Bear Plunge
The Pocatello community is ready to freeze for fun this weekend.
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AAA shares end of daylight saving time reminders
With the end of daylight saving time on November 5, AAA is sharing tips to help drivers prepare for changes in their routine.
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Gordon welcomes Federal Court decision dismissing lawsuit over oil and gas drilling permits
Governor Mark Gordon welcomed the announcement of the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by extreme environmental groups challenging the issuance of more than 4,000 federal Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) in the Powder River Basin and in New Mexico.
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Federal tax credit adjustment to Idaho customer power bills
The proposed change to Electric Service Schedule 197 would increase the power bill of a typical residential customer by $1.43 per month and would take effect beginning January 1, 2024 upon approval from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
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World premiere of new patriotic song
Friday is the world premier of the music video I Love America.
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2023 Andrus Award for Community Service recipient announced
Mary Zarybnisky has been selected by AARP Idaho to receive the 2023 AARP Idaho Andrus Award for Community Service.
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Better FAFSA is coming but delayed
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be much easier for families to fill out starting this year, but it will be a few more weeks before it is actually available.
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Off-leash dog park opens at Teton County Fairgrounds
The seasonal off-leash dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds is now open for the winter season.
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3 things to do this weekend – November 3, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this weekend.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – November 3, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Friday.
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City of Idaho Falls adds codes to preserve look of South Downtown
A recent Idaho Falls City Council agenda proposed amendments to the area of South Downtown, or “SoDo,” as they’ve named it.
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New snow tubing hill coming to Idaho Falls
Gateway Parks and Kelly Canyon have teamed up to create a brand new snow hill this year.
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Mpox returns to Idaho, health authorities stress importance of vaccination
Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health are announcing the first two reported people diagnosed with mpox in Idaho since last year.
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Gov. Little talks plans for new irrigation canal pipeline
A new plan is underway with a new irrigation canal pipeline to recharge the Snake River Plain Aquifer.
Continue Reading Early voting ends Friday for Nov. 7 election
Early voting for the Nov. 7 election in Idaho ends on Friday, Nov. 3.
Continue Reading Idaho mother and son charged with kidnapping over out-of-state abortion
Two people in Bannock County have been arrested for kidnapping after taking an underage girl across state lines to get an abortion.
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Christmas tree tags will be available for sale on Salmon-Challis National Forest
Each tag costs $5.00 per tree, and a household may purchase two tags.
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ISU students gather winter coats for PCSD25
A group of students at Idaho State University are putting together a coat drive for Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25.
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INL named as top 100 best internships
Idaho National Laboratory secured a position in the 2024 Vault Top 100 Best Internships rankings.
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Jeff Roper gets a facial to preview the Women’s Expo
The Women’s Expo will take place on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 at the Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center inside the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls.
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Teton County to host 2 open houses on planning for Greater Stilsonsite
Teton County, in coordination with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), is hosting two open houses next week to provide information and to gather feedback from the public on potential future uses for the Greater Stilson site in Wilson.
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Mountain America Center celebrates its first year
The Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls will be a year old in about four weeks.
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Open house scheduled to discuss future traffic planning across the greater Idaho Falls area
The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) is hosting a public open house on Nov. 14 to discuss future traffic planning across the greater Idaho Falls area.
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Brief planned power outage scheduled in section of downtown Idaho Falls
As part of the ongoing powerline relocation and improvements, Idaho Falls Power will need to implement a brief planned outage in a section of downtown on Nov. 7.
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Wyoming and Colorado join forces for impaired driving enforcement for 2023 Border War
On Nov. 3, law enforcement from Wyoming and Colorado will be involved in a multi-state, multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – November 2, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Thursday.
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ITD hosts online open house on I-15 in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is currently finalizing the plans for an upcoming repaving project in the Blackfoot Corridor of Interstate 15 (I-15).
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Seeing how interest rates are affecting local prices
With the Federal Reserve meeting in Washington Wednesday, interest rates are on the minds of Americans.
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Pocatello Animal Shelter recognized as no-kill shelter for 2022
Best Friends Animal Society recently recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for 2022.
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Detour planned for Monday at Fort Hall Interchange
The northbound off-ramp at the Fort Hall Interchange (Exit 80) is scheduled to close Monday at noon as crews finish paving the new off-ramp.
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Pocatello awarded $1 million “Urban Community Forestry” grant
Through the US Forest Service, the City of Pocatello was awarded a $1 million “Urban Community Forestry” grant.
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Construction project will temporarily close access to Salmon’s Island Park
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game notified anglers the City of Salmon will temporarily close access to Island Park from now to Dec. 15, 2023.
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Ski resorts get ready for winter season
With snow showers likely soon across our mountains, ski season is coming up.
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Free seminar to educate cheerleading teams on concussions
Many relate concussions with contact sports like football, soccer or basketball, but it often gets overlooked when it comes to arguably one of the most intense sports out there: Cheerleading.
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Grand Teton sees second busiest September on record
This year’s visitation statistics show September as the second busiest September on record in Grand Teton National Park.
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Wyoming Geological Survey releases helium report
Wyoming is one of the largest producers of helium in the world.
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Paving will impact WYO 22 traffic
The work will take place on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Extended trial timeline allows investigators to return to King Road house
Because the trial of Bryan Kohberger is delayed indefinitely, investigators and the prosecution recently asked University of Idaho for access to the King Road house where a quadruple homicide took place nearly a year ago.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – November 1, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.
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Portneuf opens urgent care clinic at Northgate
Portneuf Health Now at Northgate, an urgent care clinic, joins the Portneuf Primary Care and Portneuf WorkMed at the Portneuf Medical Plaza in Northgate.
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Getting into the Halloween spirit
Local News 8 and Eyewitness News 3 loves to celebrate Halloween just as much as anyone.
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Keeping trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween
The spirit of Halloween is alive and well in many of our neighborhoods.
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Wall of Warmth now accepting donations across eastern Idaho
As the weather gets colder, the Wall of Warmth initiative is once again gearing up to make a difference to those in need by collecting and giving away thousands of coats throughout East Idaho.
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Migrating mule deer will move unhindered on Bridger-Teton National Forest
he purpose of the closure is to minimize human disturbance to migrating mule deer in the spring and fall.
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No trick, all treat: Gas prices fall to lowest since March
The national average has fallen 38 cents in the last month, projected to continue falling.
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Historic Downtown Pocatello trick-or-treat event on Oct. 31
If you are looking for a fun Halloween event, Historic Downtown Pocatello Trick-or-Treat will take place on Halloween from 3:00-5:30 p.m.
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ISDA announces the Idaho Farm and Ranch Conference January 4-5
The Idaho Farm and Ranch Conference is a free event for producers, agribusinesses, organizations and community leaders to exchange knowledge and expertise that position Idaho agriculture for success.
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3 City of Pocatello departments switch to winter work hours
Three City of Pocatello departments will switch to winter work hours starting Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
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2 Teton County Sheriff’s deputies charged in separate incidents turn in written not-guilty plea
Criminal cases were unsealed Monday charging two Teton County Sheriff’s deputies with misdemeanor crimes for acts perpetrated while on duty in 2023.
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East 1500 North Bridge over I-15 closed until further notice
The South 55 West Bridge over Interstate 15 near Shelley will be closed until further notice.
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Hall check incident at Pocatello High School
Pocatello High School was placed in a brief hall check due to a police matter at the school Monday.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – October 31, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Halloween Tuesday.
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Swore Farms has successful fall season
With the Halloween season coming to a close, one local pumpkin patch is preparing for what’s next.
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Local lawmakers on upcoming caucus, 2024 legislative session
While lawmakers on the panel were in agreement that bringing back a presidential primary will be a topic at the 2024 legislative session, not all are in agreement about holding a caucus instead of a primary.
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Election 2023 Voter’s Guide
Election day is November 7, 2023. Voters will decide city mayors, city council members, and some school district trustees and issues
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Red Ribbon Week will be wrapped up in a bow on Monday
Red Ribbon week is almost over, the National Drug Awareness Week starts October 23rd and ends after Halloween. The goal is to help encourage teens to be drug-free and safe. The Community Youth in Action group will be hosting a Red Ribbon Rally on Monday, October 30 from 5-6.30 pm for teens celebrating being Drug Free.
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