‘Tis the season to prevent drunk driving
“We hope that people can make the decision to not drive impaired ahead of…
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Winter travel restrictions to begin Friday on Palisades Ranger District
Friday, Dec. 15 marks the start of the winter travel restrictions on many areas of the Palisades Ranger District on the Caribou-Targhee National…
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Mass layoff prompts Department of Labor to act
Intermountain Packing in Idaho Falls laid off more than 100 employees…
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Criminologist says “20% of law enforcement calls are mental health related”
The case of Jeremy Best, the Victor man accused murdering his pregnant wife and kidnapping his 10-month old child, has sparked animated…
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2 new degrees approved at CEI
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved requests by the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin…
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IOGA holds annual conference in Idaho Falls for first time
The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is helping people prepare for the great…
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Rexburg winter parking restriction begin Thursday
Rexburg is reminding people there is no overnight parking on city streets or alleys staring Thursday…
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EBR-I open for limited hours on Dec. 20
There is no cost for the tour, and this year, a free bus from Idaho Falls will be available for the first 50 people to…
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Winners of the 2023 Holiday Card Contest
Two Idaho students will have their artwork featured on the Idaho Department of Education’s 2023 holiday card…
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State Board of Education to interview ISU president finalists
The Idaho State Board of Education will conduct interviews on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 with the five finalists for president of Idaho State…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport seeks public input for ongoing master plan process
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport invites the public to discuss the airport’s future as part of the ongoing master planning…
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Prescribed fires on Salmon-Challis National Forest continue
Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of December through…
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Department of Labor is hosting a local job fair
You can expect to meet multiple employers at the Department of Labor’s job fair in Idaho Falls Wednesday.…
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‘Elk on the shelf’ busts into Wapello Elementary
Most of us have heard of the shenanigans of the elf on the shelf, but if you think those are bad, wait until you see the wild…
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Winter season road closures in effect
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone seasonal road closures in our backcountry are now in effect.…
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3 days left to enroll in 2024 Health Insurance
Yous need to act now or will have to wait another year to enroll in coverage through Your Health…
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Battelle Energy donates $730K to support United Ways of eastern Idaho
“The annual United Way campaign is vital to families and individuals throughout eastern Idaho who work hard every day to make ends…
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Man sentenced to 6 years for possessing child pornography
A 28-year-old Nampa man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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Be avalanche aware: What to know and how to be best prepared in our region’s backcountry
The Colonial Theater played host to a different kind of event Tuesday…
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What goes into ‘winterizing’ the roads
Plows have done a great job to keep the roads clear in Idaho Falls once the snow hits, but public works also does preparation before hand to make the…
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Rising costs make hauling recyclables impractical for Idaho Falls
Due to a significant increase in fees associated with the recycling process, the Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will no longer provide recycling…
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Clean up at Idaho Falls stockyards could be coming
A cleanup effort at the old stockyards in Idaho Falls could be underway soon, but first, the city has to decide who’s paying for the…
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Mark Bent sentencing postponed
A man who was to be sentenced Monday for first degree murder will have to…
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City Halliday set Dec. 12
The event is free to the…
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2 Idaho students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
Two high schoolers have been selected to represent Idaho at the prestigious 62nd annual United State Senate…
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Pocatello city officials receive $20K grant for completing collaborative program
This program provides expertise and funding to help build healthier…
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Counties in Idaho with more precipitation over the past year than average
Using National Centers for Environmental Information data, Stacker identified counties in Idaho that saw more precipitation in the past year than…
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Recent fatal accidents reminding people the importance of wearing a seatbelt
A recent fatal accident that happened south of Rigby this weekend is reminding us to wear a seatbelt when in a moving…
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Idaho gas prices slide another 12 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.77/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of…
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Electrical malfunction causes house fire
A house in Rigby is severely damaged after a fire Sunday…
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BLM seeks input on southeast Idaho proposed Burnstone Quarry
The proposed high-grade calcium carbonate limestone quarry would be in Bingham County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Blackfoot. …
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Idaho Falls Power community initiative to warm homes and hearts
Here’s how you can warm homes and hearts in the…
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Idaho Transportation Board meeting Wednesday in Boise
The Idaho Transportation Board will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 13 for its monthly meeting in Boise at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus beginning at…
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BLM seeks input on third Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey…
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2 killed in crash on US 20 near Rigby
A driver and passenger were killed in a crash Sunday on US 20 at milepost 318 in Jefferson…
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Big game population surveys to occur through early January throughout the Magic Valley Region
Residents may see low-flying helicopters during big game survey…
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St. Vincent de Paul replaces store truck with grants and donor funds
Thanks to three grants and multiple individual donations, the Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Social Services was able to procure a ‘new’…
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Beware of online purchase scams
The Idaho Department of Finance urges Idaho consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing cars, recreational vehicles, farm equipment and…
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Fall River Electric expands food drive to area high schools
Non-perishable food items are wanted and needed including items such as pasta, cold cereal, canned fruit and other canned…
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PCSD 25 seniors named as Semifinalists for 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced seven local seniors earned recognition as 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program…
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What to do if your vehicle breaks down
Here are some tips from AAA if you experience car…
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Annual grants available for artists, arts education and arts organizations
Applications are due by Jan. 31,…
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Idaho Department of Education seeks input on Idaho’s early literacy assessment
The survey will close on Dec.…
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Itchin’ for some fishin’? Now is a great time to go after this ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity
Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty…
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Judge decides to keep Chad Daybell trial in Ada County
There is an update in the murder case against Chad…
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3.6 magnitude earthquake near Tetonia
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 7.4 miles away from Tetonia…
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Snowy conditions across east Idaho
The snow has been coming down pretty hard across east Idaho Friday…
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Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain
It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls…
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River otter trapping closes for the season in the Southwest Region
The quota of 20 otters was reached on Dec.…
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F&G conservation officers seeking information about swan killed in Southwest Idaho
On Nov. 9, 2023, a Fish and Game officer took a report of a dead juvenile swan at the 7-mile Slough Access near Emmett, Idaho.…
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Stinking Springs, Egin-Hamer areas closing to all access for winter to protect wildlife
The closure area includes lands east of the Stinking Springs Trailhead and southwest of Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.…
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SH-36 reopens in both directions
The Idaho Transportation Department has closed SH-36 in both directions from mile marker 0 to mile marker 26.…
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Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo wins Small Market Rodeo of the Year
Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo, one of the attractions each year at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, has been named the 2023 PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year.…
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IPUC approves certificate for eastern Idaho water utility to provide water service to Atomic City
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a certificate of public convenience and necessity that will allow Atomic Water Company to provide…
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550 Students to Graduate at U of I Saturday
More than 550 students are eligible to receive 607 degrees at University of Idaho’s 2023 Winter Commencement Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 9, in the ICCU…
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F&G officers seek information about mule deer shot and left to waste near Weiser
Callers can remain anonymous, and a reward is being offered for information that leads to a…
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Free opioid reversal medication vending machines installed in northern Idaho
Since Narcan was established, Idaho has seen a 46% reduction in opioid overdose…
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Pocatello creates panel to address concerns regarding proposed changes to sign code
The City of Pocatello has created a panel to address concerns regarding the proposed changes to sign…
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Free learn to ski or ride day at Pomerelle
Calling adventurous Idahoans who have never skied or snowboarded.…
Continue Reading Fall 2023 Idaho Reading Indicator results show steadyimprovement over previous years
Recent three-year cohort data from Idaho’s early literacy test, the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI), suggests Idaho students are starting each school…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to hold 36 hour Adopt-a-Thon
The Snake River Animal Shelter is holding its first 36 hours Adopt-A-Thon, a three day event to highlight the shelter pets in need and offer the…
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Remains found identified as missing Bannock County man
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Bannock County Coroner’s Office and Idaho State Police Forensic Services have confirmed remains found earlier…
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Missing teen identified as search continues
We now know the name for the person being searched for at the Mc Tucker…
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Victor community holds candlelight vigil for Kali Randall and Zeke Best
The Family Safety Network and the Mental Health Coalition are holding a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday evening to honor the lives of the pregnant…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2023-24 season.…
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Local symphony prepares for Christmas concert
This concert is a collaboration with the ISU concert choir and the community Camerata Singers with chorus master Scott…
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BLM to conduct pile burns near Malad City to complete a wildlife habitat project
BLM to conduct pile burns near Malad City to complete a wildlife habitat project…
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Risch recognizes 2nd South Market as a Twin Falls Gem
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, member and former-chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of 2nd…
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Police search for missing juvenile hunter
Police are not releasing the identity of any parties involved at this time.…
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Idaho STEM Action Center helps students learn computer skills during Computer Science Education Week
“Those skillsets are transferable across the fields, across industries and over…
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Selecting health insurance doesn’t have to be a challenge
It’s that time of year to start thinking about your health insurance coverage for next year, especially if you are…
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Party platform allegiance called into question by some Bonneville Republicans
Platform enforcement hearings were held Tuesday evening by Bonneville County’s Legislative District 32.…
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What is the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force?
When a major or critical incident happens during the course of an officer carrying out their duties, what happens next? We learned that shortly after…
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2 Treasure Valley men sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking
A 60-year-old Boise man and a 48-year-old Nampa man were sentenced in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney…
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IDPR accepts public comment on replacement of 2 Heyburn State Park marinas
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) will be replacing both marinas at Heyburn State Park (Chatcolet and Rocky Point).…
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Woman dies from injuries after Blackfoot crash
A 61-year-old Blackfoot woman succumbed to her injuries after a crash…
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Detours planned for System Interchange in Pocatello
Beginning Thursday, drivers should expect significant traffic changes at the System Interchange in Pocatello.…
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Cat shelter could close soon, causing trouble for community
“We can’t take in everyone…but we take in as many as we…
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Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for…
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Woman hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
A 66-year-old St. Anthony woman was hospitalized after a vehicle collision Tuesday at approximately 4:32 p.m. on US 20 at milepost 348 north of St.…
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Idaho Sled Dog Challenge charts independent path as McCall Winter Carnival undergoes transformation
The 2024 Idaho Sled Dog Challenge begins Jan. 20 with the Meet a Musher event at the Ponderosa Center in…
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Annual Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony returns to Pocatello for 82nd anniversary
Bannock County Veteran Services is inviting the community to a ceremony honoring those lost in the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor 82 years…
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Who were Kali Randall and Jeremy Best? Victim’s neighbors paint a picture
Emotions are raw on Skyline Loop in Victor just days after Jeremy Best was arrested for the death of his wife, Kali Randall, and 10-month-old son…
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Candlelight vigil remembering deceased children celebrates 15th anniversary Wednesday
“We’re all in what I refer to as a club that nobody wants to be a part…
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Local animal shelters face overcrowding issues
Local animal shelters are facing overcrowding…
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Police investigate threat at Bear Lake High School
On Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports Bear Lake High School received a call of a reported threat in…
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Law enforcement answers questions about mental health evaluations
Many Local News 8 viewers sent us messages after Jeremy Best was taken to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for a mental health evaluation,…
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Helicopter flights to survey big game near Salmon and Challis to begin soon
Winter surveys help biologists understand the composition and health of deer and elk…
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ITD will introduce plans to rehabilitate Yellowstone Avenue at Dec. 5 open house in Chubbuck
Community members are invited to stop by and speak with project…
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Anonymous donor sponsors dog and puppy adoptions
Effective immediately, adoption fees for all dogs in search of loving homes at the Pocatello Animal Shelter will be sponsored by an anonymous donor…
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Man sentenced for role in conspiracy to use cryptocurrency to launder drug proceeds
A 39-year-old Boise man was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and conspiring to commit…
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Idaho Special Education eligibility criteria to be revised
The Idaho Department of Education will begin work on revising the state’s Special Education Manual following an inquiry this fall from the U.S.…
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Runoff elections, special election in 3 Idaho counties
Following the Nov. 7 local elections across Idaho, three Idaho counties will conduct an election on Tuesday, Dec.…
Continue Reading Risch recognizes Seven Ridges Ag Service as a Kendrick Gem
This recognition is part of the fourth annual Support Local Gems All Season Long…
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Terry Fator and his puppets to come to Fort Hall
ickets will be available for pre-sale for players club members on…
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Brief planned power outage for small section of downtown Idaho Falls
As part of the ongoing power line relocation and improvements, Idaho Falls Power will need to implement a brief planned outage in a section of…
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Friends of the Marshall Public Library book sale
If you’re still looking for some unique and affordable gifts, the Friends of the Marshall Public Library have you covered.…
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DEQ awards nearly $332,000 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $331,741 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems to help the…
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Jeremy Best charged with 2 counts of murder in first degree for deaths of wife and unborn child, judge orders competency test
48-year-old Jeremy Albert Best has been charged with two counts of murder in the first degree in connection with the deaths of his wife Kali Randall…
Continue Reading ISU president search down to five finalists
Five finalists have been picked from a list of more than 80 candidates who applied to become Idaho State University’s…
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