Idaho Falls Community turns out to connect with police officers at National Night Out
Tautphaus Park was packed with people anxious to see and hear the tools of the trade of our local law…
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Evacuation order lifted after grass fire threatens Madison County homes
Madison County Sheriff’s Office said a wildfire is burning west of Rexburg north of Idaho Highway 33. The sheriff’s office is asking residents…
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Pocatello will use federal grant for 5th street improvements
Pocatello was chosen to receive a $16.4 million grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency, which they said they will use to improve South 5th…
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Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race set for Saturday
Kailey and Jeff got a chance to get on the Snake River before the duck races this weekend. …
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“Financially it hurts” – Haystack fire destroys 3,000 tons near Saint Anthony
UPDATE: 11:53 AM, AUG 5 FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Emergency crews spent all night working to put out a fire burning on a farm near saint…
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Rodeo animals feeling the heat at War Bonnet Round Up
As the competition heats up at the War Bonnet Round Up rodeo in Idaho Falls, so are the temperatures. …
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Luke Bryan wears Spud Kings jersey at Idaho Falls concert
Luke Bryan performed in a sold-out crowd Thursday in Idaho Falls. During an encore performance, he came out wearing a Spud Kings jersey.…
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Idaho Falls water tower project to temporarily impact traffic
Drivers may want to avoid Park Avenue, where they are building the new water tower next week.…
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Firefighters burn down donated home for training
Firefighter with the Madison Fire Department have been doing training exercises at a home in…
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Idaho’s fire season could be worse in August
Between the above normal heat and exceptionally hot and dry conditions in July, live and dead fuels throughout southern Idaho have been quickly dried…
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Bonneville County Fair began Thursday
The fair presents projects 4-H students have been working on for a long…
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CEI breaks ground for new tech building
“What a perfect way to leave a career here at College of Eastern…
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Show after the Show – August 1, 2024
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s going…
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Pocatello woman’s lost cat found in California
After a harrowing series of events a Pocatello woman’s lost cat was found in Wildomar, California, nearly 900 miles…
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Burn ban issued for Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Commissioners issued a burn ban due to high temperatures and low moisture levels. The ban will remain in effect until…
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INL working to minimize Idaho’s environmental footprint
Dr. Lynn Wendt, Director of the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility at Idaho National Laboratory, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share how…
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How are wildfires named?
“We generally name them based off of the nearest geographical reference to the…
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Body found in Power County near Pocatello
Police found a body in the Trail Creek area of Power County on Sunday while searching for a missing…
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Hundreds of fish die in American Falls Reservoir, A look what caused it
Idaho Fish and Game says this was caused by the…
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Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts
Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this…
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Utah man dies following motorcycle crash
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred southbound I15 at mp 179.1, at 10:51 am, on Monday, July 22,…
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Driftwood found on fire north of Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to an outside fire on Saturday, July 27, around 10:49…
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Preston celebrates 20 years of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
You can find people wearing moon boots, eating tater tots, and voting for Pedro. But most of all, they are having…
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Thunder Fire growing: Residents near Williams Lake urged to prepare for evacuation
The Lemhi County Emergency Management said those who are in the Williams Lake area are in “Set” status. Set status mean people should prepare for a…
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Woman injured in 2-vehicle collision in Ammon
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sunnyside and Eagle Road injuring one man on Friday.…
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Video shows escape through flames and smoke as wildfire begins burning the outskirts of Idaho town
William Howard went to the north-central Idaho town of Juliaetta on Thursday to help a friend after a lightning-sparked wildfire began tearing…
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How did this happen? Truck wheel kills innocent bystander
Local News 8 spoke with a truck driver to learn what may have caused the semi-trailer wheel to come…
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Grand Teton Mall celebrates 40th birthday
The Grand Teton Mall is hosting a week long party to commemorate 40 years since it first opened on August 1,…
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Redfish Lake recreation complex to reopen in phases
The Redfish Lake recreation complex on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area will reopen in phases beginning Friday, July 26, through Tuesday, July…
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How Miss USA Continental Worldwide wants to improve local communities
2024 Miss USA Continental Worldwide, Kaydee Mickelsen, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share her platform and how she wants to give back to the…
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Idaho Attorney General files lawsuit against Open Primary initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador is challenging the open primary…
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Pocatello woman injured in dog mauling
“I’m having a hard time talking because my upper lip doesn’t want to function quite right. I’m eating soup constantly because I can’t…
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Investigation indicates woman killed by flying semi-tire
Madison County Sheriff gives an update on what may have happened to a woman found dead Monday along Highway 33.…
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How INL is supporting global sustainability by improving EVs
Abby Todd, the Communications lead for Energy & Environment for Idaho National Laboratory, shows how INL is working to improve electronic vehicle…
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Large hydrothermal explosion caught on camera in Yellowstone National Park
Video on Facebook shows an intense explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning.…
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Structure fire in Bonneville County
Idaho Falls, ID — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 2000 block of North 31st East in Bonneville County Monday,…
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Local people react to President Biden’s decision to drop out of race
Local News 8 went to the Idaho Falls Greenbelt to gauge the reaction to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal as the Democratic nominee for…
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Idaho Democrats responds to President Bidens decision
The Idaho Democratic Party released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race.…
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Water curtailment solution meeting brings parties together
A meeting bringing lawmakers, farmers, community leaders, business men and women, and the public together to talk about water…
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Venting of natural gas has stopped, evacuees allowed to return to Burton area
An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.…
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Body found floating in Snake River in Idaho Falls
A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …
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Redfish Lake Lodge and campgrounds to close because of Bench Lake Fire
The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and…
Continue Reading Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closure in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.…
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Could the summer heat affect Idaho’s crops this year?
If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature…
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Mispronunciation. Kailey is, in fact, wrong…
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How Idaho National Laboratory brings excitement for STEM to local schools
Matt Meehan from Idaho National Laboratory Communications shows how Idaho National Laboratory is encouraging students across Eastern Idaho to get…
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Pay It Forward: East Idaho Youth Homes
A place with a mission to help youth feel safe in an environment where they can create an independent identity, feel a sense of belonging, and find a…
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Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival comes back for third year
The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for…
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Water curtailment: Why Frank VanderSloot has joined the conversation
“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank…
Continue Reading Look what happened this weekend – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending and what’s going on in the area – Weekend recap, pizza boxes, the…
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2024 Independence Day Events
Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper discuss trending topics of the day – June 28,…
Continue Reading What time is on time? – Show after the Show
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper talk about what is trending…
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Idaho National Laboratory is looking to hire several positions this summer
Check out the different type of careers INL offers and how to…
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Garbage truck hits power pole, causes power outage in Blackfoot
About 1,100 customer are without power in the Blackfoot area. It possibly due to a garbage truck that hit powerline in front of the Blackfoot Movie…
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Fireworks safety ahead of 4th of July
Fourth of July is for family, fun and for fireworks, and with this being the only time of year fireworks are used, the repercussions can be…
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“He pushed safety like no other pilot I’ve ever known” – Remembering Idaho pilot Sage Teichert
“He was a cowboy from nevada originally and the the skinny little cowboy that that you’d imagine,” Gifford told Local News 8. “He was fun. He was…
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Young trees destroyed by vandals in Idaho Falls Park
Several vandalism incidents are being reported in parks around Bonneville…
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Chukars win back-to-back against Boise Hawks with 20-9 blowout win on Sunday
The Idaho Falls Chukars closed their six-game series out on a high note against the Boise Hawks with a 20-9 victory on…
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Chukars break two-game losing streak with 4-1 victory over Hawks on Saturday night
The Idaho Falls Chukars bounced back after two straight losses against the Boise Hawks to get the win on Saturday night…
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Idaho Falls hosts Pride Festival
The Idaho Falls community celebrated Pride Month in a big way this past…
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Show after the Show – June 24, 2024
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper discuss topics of the day.…
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Pocatello Senior Center hosts Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday
The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will continue its annual celebration of the holiday…
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Lookout Point hosts Funky Flea Market on Saturday
A brand new market is coming to Historic Downtown…
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Vandals damage electrical boxes in Ammon park, halting late-night pickleball
Vandals have struck McCowan Park in Ammon, making nighttime lighting unavailable at the pickleball courts for…
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Mormon crickets swarming parts of East Idaho
Mormon crickets are starting to appear on local…
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How Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 has made an impact across the world
Idaho National Laboratory Ambassador, Taylor Wilhelm, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share why the Experimental Breeder Reactor-I is a National…
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Garage fire quickly extinguished after a passerby reports it
Firefighters were called to a garage fire at a home south of Ammon.…
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Construction coming along on Ross Park water slide
A new attraction at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is going just…
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Black bear spotted in Bear Lake County backyard
A young black bear was spotted Sunday evening in the small farming town of Lanark in Bear Lake County.…
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SIPH holds Free Health Services event
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) hosted their first Free Community Health Services event on Monday night at the First United Methodist…
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Open House to discuss Chubbuck Comprehensive Plan June 26
The City of Chubbuck will host an open house on Wednesday, June 26 to update the public on the city’s comprehensive…
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ISU hosts K-5 STEM Camp
Over 100 kindergarten through 5th-grade students are on-campus attending the Idaho State University College of Education’s science, technology,…
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Black Bear spotted roaming in Bear Lake County
A young black bear was spotted Sunday evening June 17, 2024, in the small farming town of Lanark in Bear Lake County. Lanark is between Ovid and…
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Idaho Falls Bruins and Malad Dragons take home first place in Pocatello Wood Bat Classic
This week Halliwell Park hosted the 2024 Pocatello Wood Bat…
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Blackfoot farmer expresses concern about water curtailment
For generations, Brian Murdock and his ancestors have been farmers in Bingham County, where they have grown the potatoes that we eat every…
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The Show after the Show – June 14, 2024
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper continue the morning show to talk about trending topics from online and around the…
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“We can’t take that kind of hit” – Local farmers fear water cut off
Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Bull that jumped the fence at Oregon rodeo forced to retire from competition, owner says
Party Bus, a 3-year-old bull bred for bucking, has performed in his first and last…
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Pay It Forward: Wiggle Waggle Golf
Two brothers take their love of golf to the next level to help local…
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New river access point in Pocatello
If you love to float the Portneuf River, the City of Pocatello has a new spot for you to check…
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Idaho High School State Rodeo happening all week in Pocatello
It has been a busy week at the Bannock County Event Center, with some of the Gem State’s best competing to be the…
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Cross-country bike ride stops in Pocatello
A cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for The Fuller Center for Housing’s efforts to eliminate poverty housing made a pit stop…
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ICCU Splash pad grand opening & Brooklyn’s Playground grand re-opening on Monday
Residents of Southeastern Idaho have a refreshing new way to beat the summer heat.…
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Local church raising money to replace roof
The First United Methodist Church in Pocatello is literally looking to reside under a brand new…
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Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute using new technology
Portneuf Heart and Vascular (PHVI) Institute began using the Evolut™ FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system in May 2024.…
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Temporary road to be built around Teton Pass slide
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is looking at building a temporary road around the slide area on the Teton Pass.…
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Runnin’ Rebels sweep doubleheader against Boise Beasts
The Post 4 Runnin’ Rebels had a successful day on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader against the Boise Beasts at Halliwell…
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Landslide wipes out road over Teton Pass
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has closed WYO 22, Teton Pass due to a…
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Rock Chuck infestation at Mountain View Cemetery
The Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello has a big problem on their…
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Historic Downtown Pocatello hosts second annual Meadowlark Music Fest
The Gate City has been home to music lovers all week…
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Idaho free fishing day June 8
Saturday, June 8 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho which means anyone can fish without a license on any of Idaho’s waters open to…
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Hawks throttle the Chukars on back-to-back nights, winning 20-6
The final Chukars home game before a two-week road trip, to put it mildly, did not go according to plan Thursday night, when the Boise Hawks blew out…
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4A High Country All-Conference Baseball Teams Released
The 4A High Country Conference announced its all-conference teams Thursday, naming Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year Dax Whitney from Blackfoot as…
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2A Nuclear All-Conference Softball Teams Released
The 2A Nuclear Conference announced its all-conference softball teams Thursday, naming North Fremont’s Emrie Lenz as the district’s player of the…
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Victor man dead after motorcycle accident in Bonneville County
A Victor man is dead after a motorcycle accident Wednesday at 8:12 p.m. on US 26 at milepost 391.5 in Bonneville…
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Remembering the Teton Dam collapse 48 years later
We are remembering the day lives were lost and thousand of people were affected from the Teton Dam collapse on June 5,…
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The Show after the Show – June 5, 2024
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper continue the morning show to talk about trending topics from online and around the…
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American Falls Police looking for armed suspect
American Falls Police are looking for Ronald Lewis Lee Jr., who fled from a incident around the 200 block on Monroe Street…
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Chukars rally to defeat Hawks on Tuesday night 6-5
The Idaho Falls Chukars ended a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 6-5 victory against the Boise Hawks.…
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