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6th annual Southeast Idaho Military Gala back on Saturday

April 12, 2024 11:05 AM Cole Sams

Military members and their families have an opportunity this weekend to have a special…

Adult Prom returns to Pocatello this weekend

April 12, 2024 11:13 AM Cole Sams

If you missed out on prom in high school, you have the opportunity on Saturday to have your second…

Can’t pay or file your taxes by April 15? Here’s what happens if you miss Monday’s deadline

April 12, 2024 4:30 AM CNN Newsource

If you haven’t filed your 2023 tax return with the IRS yet and you still owe income tax for last year, the good news is you still have time to…

Best counties to live in Idaho

April 8, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in…

Select Yellowstone roads open April 19

April 12, 2024 9:53 AM News Team

Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather…

American Falls teacher among 5 Idaho finalists for presidential award

April 12, 2024 9:33 AM News Team

An American Falls teacher is among five dedicated elementary school math and science teachers have been named as state finalists for the national…

Bull Riding sells out Mountain America Center

April 11, 2024 11:04 PM Sam Gelfand

Professional Bull Riders has sold out the Mountain America Center Friday and…

Chad Daybell trial continues with gruesome testimony

April 11, 2024 8:37 AM Linda Larsen, Associated Press

In day two of the Chad Daybell murder trial Thursday, we will hear more testimony from Rexburg detective Ray Hermosillo along with other witnesses…

Bond to rebuild Highland High School no longer needed

April 11, 2024 5:14 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is now asking voters to vote no on an upcoming bond…

Who is Robert Flores? What we know about the man involved in the Econo Lodge standoff

April 11, 2024 5:03 PM Ashley Chilcutt

How is someone with a violent criminal history able to bond out of jail so…

Man killed in crash near Twin Falls

April 11, 2024 3:54 PM News Team

A 56-year-old Hagerman man was killed in a crash Thursday on southbound US93 at 51.7 in Jerome…

Mysterious symbols found near footprints shed light on ancient humans’ awareness of dinosaurs, scientists say

April 11, 2024 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Prehistoric humans in Brazil carved drawings in the rock next to dinosaur footprints, suggesting that they may…

School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session

April 11, 2024 3:18 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers spent much of an unexpectedly long and sometimes contentious legislative session focusing on bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents by…

Idaho Supreme Court affirms new voter registration and ID laws

April 11, 2024 3:20 PM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the Fourth Judicial District Court to dismiss the lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new voter registration…

Flooding risk continues to grow in eastern Idaho

April 11, 2024 11:14 AM Evan Thomason

The flooding risk continues to grow in eastern…

Yellowstone coyote nicknamed ‘Limpy’ tries to sucker tourists for food

April 11, 2024 2:13 PM Noah Farley

Yellowstone National Park will fully open soon, and many people are excited to see the park’s natural beauty and…

Virtual auditions to sing the National Anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo now open

April 11, 2024 1:58 PM News Team

Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…

Public responds to Idaho Falls School District 91 budget cuts

April 11, 2024 12:53 PM Noah Farley

Budget cuts were a contentious topic at Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board meeting on Wednesday.…

“He knew her.” Prosecutor explains why intruder broke into Bingham County home

April 11, 2024 1:02 PM Seth Ratliff

The Bingham County prosecutor said the man who invaded a Bingham County women’s home knew each…

National parks will be offering free admission April 20

April 11, 2024 12:09 PM News Team

National Park Week is almost…

O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at age 76, his family says

April 11, 2024 8:54 AM CNN

O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has…

Prescribed fire operations planned in U.S. Sheep Experiment Station

April 11, 2024 9:54 AM News Team

Fire officials anticipate hand igniting approximately 792 acres within Tebuthiuron units 2 and 3 and could begin as early as Friday, April 12.…

Medical delivery drones could soon be in Idaho and Wyoming’s future

April 11, 2024 8:14 AM News Team

Zach Dougherty from 3I Law joined Local News 8 in the Morning today to share the latest advancements in medical delivery drones and how soon we could…

In triple-murder trial, prosecutor says Chad Daybell built ‘alternate reality’ to gain sex and money

April 10, 2024 8:14 AM Associated Press

An Idaho man charged with three murders in an unusual doomsday-focused case crafted an alternate reality so that he could fulfill “his desire for…

Pay It Forward: CASA – Judicial District 7

April 10, 2024 1:54 PM Todd Kunz

“Committed to providing all abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children a voice in the court process and in the…

Flood risk is increasing

April 10, 2024 4:55 PM Evan Thomason

Officials are starting to mitigate our local rivers to prevent…

What leads to a police chase getting called off?

April 10, 2024 4:47 PM Braydon Wilson

A police chase in West Yellowstone was called off recently after the suspect struck the chief’s car, causing it to roll over multiple times. The…

Handcuffed woman shoots home invader, Bingham County Prosecuting Attorney says

April 10, 2024 12:20 PM News Team

This incident review concerns the home invasion and homicide of Derek Condon on March 13, according to the Bingham County Prosecuting…

Where is Idaho’s population boom coming from?

April 10, 2024 4:13 PM Seth Ratliff

Like the Great Migration, that’s the comparison Idaho populations experts are giving to the gem state’s massive increase in population over the past…

Gov. Little applauds historic investments in schools, workforce training during 2024 legislative session

April 10, 2024 3:27 PM Travis Richards

The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners from across the political spectrum…

Suspect at large after ramming police vehicle during high-speed chase

April 10, 2024 3:14 PM News Team

The West Yellowstone Police Department is searching for a suspect who purposefully struck the police chief’s vehicle during a high-speed chase…

Little signs ‘harmful materials’ library bill into law

April 10, 2024 2:30 PM News Team

Starting this summer, public libraries in Idaho could be sued by someone who feels a book that is harmful to minors is in the children’s or young…

Man accused of murdering Christopher Tapp appears in court

April 10, 2024 11:47 AM Associated Press

The man accused of murdering Christopher Tapp made his first court appearance Wednesday…

Blackfoot School District decides name for new school

April 10, 2024 10:49 AM News Team

Blackfoot School District #55 has a name for its new…

Construction Combine gives students hands-on experience while helping local veterans

April 9, 2024 10:27 AM Cole Sams

For the next two days, local students in our community will be learning valuable skills for the…

Who’s who in the triple-murder trial of Chad Daybell

April 10, 2024 9:38 AM Associated Press

A self-published doomsday fiction author is on trial in Idaho in the deaths of his wife and his new girlfriend’s two children. It’s a complex…

New details released in Idaho Falls hotel shooting

April 9, 2024 5:24 PM News Team

New details in the standoff and officer-involved shooting at the EconoLodge in Idaho Falls…

Law enforcement warns of suspicious man trying to enter unlocked houses

April 9, 2024 11:07 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert Tuesday saying a suspicious man is in the area checking for unlocked doors and trying to…

Remains presumed to be Dylan Rounds found in northwestern Utah

April 9, 2024 8:51 PM News Team

Skeletal remains have been found in a remote area of northwestern Utah. Officials believe it may be those of Dylan…

Idaho crimes becoming more common in national headlines

April 9, 2024 4:48 PM Stephanie Lucas

Over 120. That is how many times Idaho has made national headlines in the past six…

Warning light prompts Boeing 737 to make emergency landing in Idaho

April 9, 2024 3:57 PM Associated Press

Officials say an Air Canada Boeing 737 flight headed from Mexico City to Vancouver, Canada, had an in-flight emergency and made an unscheduled…

Opening arguments in Chad Daybell trial set to begin Wednesday

April 9, 2024 4:16 PM Linda Larsen

Opening arguments in the first degree murder case against Chad Daybell is set for Wednesday…

Raising chickens vs buying eggs at the store

April 9, 2024 3:53 PM Noah Farley

“You have to factor in how many chickens you want, how big you have to build your…

FBI arrests man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attacks on Idaho churches, DOJ says

April 8, 2024 9:50 PM CNN

CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — The FBI arrested a man on Saturday after he allegedly made plans to attack churches in Idaho and pledged his…

Pocatello Environmental Fair scheduled for April 27 at Lookout Point

April 6, 2024 2:00 PM Cole Sams

You can enjoy free food, admission and live music at the Pocatello Environmental Fair on Saturday, April…

Pocatello’s annual hiring fair scheduled for April 19

April 9, 2024 11:19 AM Cole Sams

If you in the market for full-time, summer or seasonal work, stop by the Public Works Annex Friday, April 19 any time from 2 to 7 p.m. for the…

Nighttime detour planned for I-15/I-86 System Interchange this week

April 9, 2024 3:15 PM News Team

Work is expected to be complete in…

Spring into action and give blood with the Red Cross

April 9, 2024 10:55 AM Cole Sams

Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to…

Rock saves building from getting hit by a car

April 9, 2024 9:25 AM Stephanie Lucas

Two cars crashed into each other Monday morning, April 8, 2024, at North Holmes Avenue. and Lomax…

Drivers injured in 2-car collision in Bonneville County

April 9, 2024 8:46 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury collision that occurred Monday at the intersection of E 81st N and N 5th E, in Bonneville…

Harsh winters mean harsh truths for southeast Idaho mule deer

April 9, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

The 2022-2023 winter in southeastern Idaho was one of the most severe on…

Man in police custody after holding himself up in an Idaho Falls hotel room

April 8, 2024 4:21 PM News Team

Police have surrounded a motel in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls Police said it’s an active situation and asked people to stay away.…

Jury selected in Chad Daybell’s trial, opening arguments begin Wednesday

April 8, 2024 8:46 AM News Team

The final stages of jury selection Chad Daybell’s trial are…

Local restaurant owner takes a look back at preparing for the 2017 eclipse

April 8, 2024 6:28 PM Stephanie Lucas

Between community planning meetings for business owners to packing grocery stores ahead of time, the City of Idaho Falls was prepared. The community…

ITD responds to Chester community concerns surrounding Highway 20 project

April 8, 2024 5:58 PM Seth Ratliff

More than 100 people in the small community of Chester, Idaho, are petitioning plans by the Idaho Transportation Department to consolidate Highway…

Rewatch the total solar eclipse here

April 8, 2024 9:17 AM CNN

The day has finally arrived. In just a few hours, a total solar eclipse will create a celestial spectacle as it makes its way over parts of Mexico,…

Idaho DMV has new phone numbers for customers

April 8, 2024 3:39 PM News Team

You will now need to dial new phone numbers to reach the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles…

Idaho gas prices up another 11 cents

April 8, 2024 3:32 PM News Team

It’s a familiar story, and one that Idaho drivers may soon tire of hearing.…

YOUR PHOTOS: Eclipse 2024

April 8, 2024 1:45 PM News Team

Pictures of the April 8, 2024 eclipse…

Hospital video captures armed escape of Idaho white supremacist prison gang member from hospital

April 8, 2024 11:51 AM Associated Press

Security video captured most of an ambush at an Idaho hospital that left three corrections officers with gunshot wounds and allowed a white…

SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers

April 8, 2024 11:34 AM Kailey Galaviz

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…

Food Truck Roundup returns to Pocatello on Monday

April 8, 2024 11:23 AM Cole Sams

A popular attraction in the Gate City is making its…

Local elementary students watch partial solar eclipse

April 8, 2024 5:33 PM Braydon Wilson

Students around the region went outside and watched the partial…

AARP Idaho to host Idaho Sec. of State on statewide town hall

April 8, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

This call is open to everyone whether they are an AARP member or…

Downtown hair-cutting school hosts its first-ever ‘Barber Battles’

April 7, 2024 4:49 PM Braydon Wilson

A new competition will allow many local barbers, and aspiring barbers, to show off their skills.…

Child dead after crash involving semi-truck in Twin Falls

April 7, 2024 11:07 AM Travis Richards

A child is dead after a crash on State Highway 50 in Twin Falls County, which involved a…

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to build 15 more temples worldwide

April 7, 2024 7:04 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to build 15 additional temples around the world in the coming…

Pocatello seeks to raise awareness of Child abuse during National Child Abuse Awareness Month

April 6, 2024 5:41 PM Braydon Wilson

National Child Abuse Awareness Month is in April, and the city of Pocatello is doing its part in trying to raise awareness on the subject. They held…

What an eclipse sounds like — and why it matters

April 6, 2024 11:30 AM CNN

CNN By Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — People across the United States will be looking to the sky on Monday to witness a total solar eclipse. Others…

District 91 budget cuts could include employees

April 5, 2024 11:03 PM Stephanie Lucas

Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…

Zoo Idaho opens on Saturday

April 5, 2024 8:47 PM Cole Sams

Animal enthusiasts will get their chance to visit the zoo this…

Valentine Ballroom and Bridal hosting Bridal Gala

April 5, 2024 8:39 PM Cole Sams

Wedding season is coming, and brides-to-be in Pocatello have a chance this weekend to…

Governor Gordon approves 2 EMF projects

April 6, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

Governor Gordon has approved two separate projects to receive Energy Matching Funds (EMF).…

Fresh fruit and vegetable grant program available to Idaho elementary dchools

April 6, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

The program gives students the opportunity to try fruits and vegetables they wouldn’t otherwise be able to…

Gov. Gordon makes change to leadership team

April 6, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon is announcing a change to his leadership…

Missing person case from 1986 solved

April 5, 2024 3:28 PM News Team

A missing person case from 1986 has been…

Chad Daybell trial moves to the next stage

April 5, 2024 9:59 AM Linda Larsen

Another round of voir dire in the Chad Daybell trial continued Friday with another group of…

4 arrested during drug investigation at Idaho Falls residence

April 5, 2024 9:52 AM News Team

Four people were arrested Thursday as part of an ongoing drug investigation at an Idaho Falls residence.…

Walmart shoppers could claim up to $500 as part of a class-action settlement

April 5, 2024 4:52 PM CNN Newsource

Walmart shoppers could be entitled to as much as $500 as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement by the retailer over allegations that it…

Flood warning in effect in Bannock County

April 5, 2024 5:25 PM Cole Sams

A flood warning continues to be in effect in Bannock County. The National Weather Service reports flooding will be seen along the Portneuf…

Why the 2024 eclipse will be a different experience from 2017

April 5, 2024 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

When a total solar eclipse creates a spectacle in the skies over Mexico and North America on April 8, it will mark the first time such an event has…

Police: 15-year-old runaway in Bear Lake County has been found safe

April 5, 2024 1:12 PM News Team

The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s is looking for a runaway…

How to fortify your property against unexpected damage

April 5, 2024 11:10 AM Ashley Chilcutt

Getting insurance is one of the best ways to prepare your belongings for the unexpected.…

Gas prices continue to rise caused by demand

April 5, 2024 11:56 AM News Team

Pain at the pump continues as gas prices are averaging 50 cents higher than a month…

Absentee ballots mailed for May Idaho Primary Election

April 5, 2024 11:44 AM News Team

County Elections offices throughout the state of Idaho have begun mailing absentee ballots for the May 21 primary election.…

Wild horses to be offered for adoption during Idaho Horse Expo

April 5, 2024 10:56 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in partnership with the University of Idaho Extension 4-H program, will offer wild horse weanlings for adoption…

Individual cited for illegally possessing live wolf

April 5, 2024 11:00 AM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigated and cited an individual who was found to be in possession of a live wolf.…

Wyoming State Government Jobs Expo set April 16

April 7, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

Admission to the Wyoming Jobs Expo is…

BLM extends comment period seeking input on fifth Owyhee County travel management plan

April 5, 2024 10:57 AM News Team

The proposed plan designates motorized access routes through northeast Owyhee County in southwestern Idaho, ensuring public access to 251,000 acres…

Customer hearing scheduled regarding proposed sale of natural gas utility in Franklin County

April 7, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Written comments on the application are being accepted until Wednesday, April 10, 2024.…

Brief construction impacts at 17th Street and Holmes Avenue

April 5, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Construction will cause brief morning closures at the intersection of 17th Street and South Holmes…

2024 spring bicycling begins between Yellowstone’s West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs

April 5, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone National Park can now ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in…

Public comment wanted on Content Standards alignment review

April 5, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Public comment will be accepted through April…

SIPH holding Family Fun Day event on Saturday

April 5, 2024 9:57 AM Cole Sams

For Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in April, Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with local agencies to hold a FREE Family Fun Day…