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US 191/189 Hoback Canyon to temporary close Wednesday

April 30, 2024 3:57 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon for Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.…

Multiple agencies honor Deputy Tobin Bolter

April 30, 2024 4:01 PM Braydon Wilson

Nine days ago, Deputy Tobin Bolter’s watch tragically…

New measures to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species into Yellowstone

April 30, 2024 2:26 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park will implement new measures to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into park waters.…

Rigby woman killed in Blaine County crash

April 30, 2024 12:26 PM News Team

A 30-year-old Rigby woman was killed in a crash Monday in Blaine…

Idaho Falls’ Clean and Green coming in May

April 30, 2024 10:07 AM News Team

If you need some help with your spring cleaning, the City of Idaho Falls is gearing…

Dedication ceremony for new flood information sign on Portneuf River set for Thursday

April 30, 2024 10:07 AM Cole Sams

A dedication ceremony for a new flood information sign on the Portneuf River in Pocatello is happening this…

Community Wide Spring Cleanup slated for Saturday

April 30, 2024 9:59 AM Cole Sams

Residents of Pocatello and Chubbuck are invited to take part in the Annual Community-Wide Spring Cleanup taking place on Saturday, May 4.…

Gov. Little declares May Wildfire Awareness Month

April 30, 2024 9:45 AM News Team

“The unprecedented growth of the wildland-urban interface has elevated the need for coordinated education concerning how, where, and why wildfires…

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approves 2024 hunting seasons

April 30, 2024 9:37 AM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has approved the 2024 hunting…

Car crashes into store after high-speed chase

April 30, 2024 12:54 AM Seth Ratliff

A high-speed chase ends with a car crashing into the White Eagle convenience store in Blackfoot.…

How to avoid common mistakes with Medicare

April 30, 2024 8:01 AM Zach Glancy

The co-founder of Teton Medicare joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share how you can avoid four common mistakes people make when signing up for…

Idaho Falls man injured after approaching bison too closely in Yellowstone

April 29, 2024 2:25 PM News Team

This is the first reported incident of a visitor being injured by a bison in…

Idaho Gives kicks off Monday

April 29, 2024 6:33 PM Seth Ratliff

Monday marks the start of Idaho’s largest online fundraising event of the year Idaho…

North Main Extension near North Kraft Road monitored for flooding, 2 lanes closed

April 29, 2024 6:22 PM News Team

Officials say to use caution while driving in this…

Getting Answers: Maintenance crew empties Idaho Falls Woman’s apartment without permission

April 29, 2024 6:17 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho Falls woman says she has lost everything after a maintenance crew came into her apartment without permission and emptied it…

Family casts doubt on Chad Daybell’s explanation for Tammy’s death

April 29, 2024 8:25 AM News Team

On day 13 of testimony in the triple murder trial of Chad Daybell, the jury heard from mother and daughter Patricia Later and Hannah Parker.…

TCSAR rescues injured skier in Yellowstone

April 29, 2024 4:01 PM News Team

Teton County Search & Rescue crews rescued an injured skier in Yellowstone on…

Mental Health Monday: Coping with stress

April 29, 2024 3:49 PM Kailey Galaviz

Many of us can relate to stress. April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month, which brings attention to its negative…

Traffic pattern changes coming to 17th and Holmes

April 29, 2024 3:38 PM News Team

Work on the intersection of South Holmes and 17th Street is moving to the next…

USDA proclaims new requirements for school lunch programs

April 29, 2024 11:29 AM Noah Farley

On April 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture updated requirements for school meal programs in the United States. What does this mean for…

Idaho gas prices hold steady

April 29, 2024 11:36 AM News Team

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.99/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.74/g, a difference of…

16 moose calves found dead, what caused them to die

April 29, 2024 11:22 AM Braydon Wilson

Throughout April, over 20 animals from the deer family have been found dead. 16 of them have been moose calves, 1 was an adult moose and at least 4…

Best private colleges in Idaho

April 2, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best private colleges in Idaho using rankings from…

Traffic shifts planned for WYO 22/WYO 390

April 29, 2024 9:50 AM News Team

Crews will shift traffic at the Wyoming State Highway 22 intersection with Wyoming State Highway 390 beginning May 1 to allow crews to excavate and…

Owner of Classic K9 Designs rebuilding following devastating trailer fire

April 28, 2024 2:17 PM Braydon Wilson

Classic K9 Designs, a mobile dog grooming business, that services Star Valley and Jackson, went up in flames in a devastating fire on the 19th.…

Fire impacting over 500 Idaho Falls Power customers

April 27, 2024 4:22 PM Travis Richards

Idaho Falls Power experienced a fire to a power pole near E 25th Street and Barbra Avenue.…

Winne and Mo’s Bookstore is grateful for the support they receive on National Independent Bookstore day

April 27, 2024 7:05 PM Braydon Wilson

April 27th is National Independent Bookstore Day. According to Statista.com nationwide there are over 2,000 independent bookstores. One of those…

People line up early to pay their respects to JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan

April 27, 2024 7:03 PM Braydon Wilson

People wishing to pay their respects and honor the lives of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, began lining up outside of the Colonial Theater starting well…

Larry and Kay Woodcock honor JJ and Tylee at Memorial Service

April 27, 2024 12:02 PM News Team, Kailey Galaviz, Linda Larsen

A memorial service is being held at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls, to remember the lives of JJ Vallow and Tylee…

Retired pro wrestler, failed congressional candidate indicted in Chris Tapp murder case

April 26, 2024 5:50 PM Associated Press

A retired professional wrestler who failed in bids for Congress from Nevada and Texas has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of an Idaho…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set April 27

April 25, 2024 11:51 AM Noah Farley

Do you have unused or expired prescription…

Grandparents hold ‘Celebration of Life’ for JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan

April 22, 2024 9:20 PM Linda Larsen

A special tribute for JJ and Tylee is happening here this…

A sneak peek at Xtreme International Ice Racing returning to the Mountain America Center

April 26, 2024 4:26 PM Eric Moon

The roar of bikes on ice returns to Idaho Falls this weekend, when Xtreme International Ice Racing takes over the Mountain America Center Saturday…

Fire used for firefighter training

April 26, 2024 4:23 PM Todd Kunz

A fire on a property behind the Maverik convenience store in Ammon is used for firefighter…

Keep an eye on the sky; Why you should be watching the cloud height

April 26, 2024 3:48 PM Evan Thomason

A wet storm system is rolling through eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Temperatures are cooling down enough for snow to fall in the Teton and and…

US Attorney Hurwit highlights success of fentanyl distribution prosecution efforts in east Idaho

April 26, 2024 3:11 PM News Team

On Friday, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of six separate distribution of fentanyl cases in eastern…

Funeral director and neighbor take stand in Chad Daybell trial

April 26, 2024 8:23 AM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell trial continues Friday with Day 12 of testimony at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise.…

As Idaho institutions raise tuition costs, will CEI do the same?

April 26, 2024 3:33 PM Noah Farley

“It’s certainly something that CEI will examine, but we will never be anywhere as close to the tuition as a…

Wyoming sues Biden Administration over costly and burdensome methane rule

April 26, 2024 2:21 PM News Team

“This rule is yet another example of the Biden Administration attempting to use rulemaking to undermine state authority and suffocate the oil and…

Animal groups are urging tourists not to visit Wyoming after a man hit a wolf then took it to a bar

April 26, 2024 12:26 PM Associated Press

Wildlife activists and others are calling on a boycott of Wyoming tourism as Yellowstone National Park opens for its busy summer season.…

Emergency management collaboration is essential for some counties

April 26, 2024 12:52 PM Evan Thomason

Last week, we talked to Bonneville and Bannock county’s offices of emergency management to see exactly how they…

Rexburg CRABS project is in full swing

April 26, 2024 11:12 AM Ashley Chilcutt

The Rexburg CRABS project is in full…

ISU remains optimistic despite tuition increase

April 26, 2024 11:55 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho State Board of Education has unanimously approved a 3% increase in resident tuition and fees at each of Idaho’s public four-year…

Bestselling cars in Idaho

April 22, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

To take a closer look at the auto market, Cheap Insurance compiled a ranking of the bestselling cars in Idaho using 2023 data from…

Possible confession released in Idaho Falls shooting

April 25, 2024 10:59 PM Sam Gelfand

A public records request made by Local News 8 has brought new evidence to light in the killing of Eric Leask – including what prosecutors said could…

Was it a paintball gun? Chad Daybell trial focuses on Tammy Daybell’s attempted shooting

April 25, 2024 8:27 AM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell Trial enters its 11th day of…

Mountain America Center and IHSAA partner to bring state tournaments to Idaho Falls

April 25, 2024 4:38 PM Eric Moon

When walking into the Mountain America Center Thursday, “Mountain America Center + IHSAA = Wins for Eastern Idaho” was written on the glass doors.…

Lance Broncho bound over to District Court

April 25, 2024 2:36 PM News Team

Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday Lance Broncho’s case has been bound over to District…

Sweetwater Taxidermy brings Local News 8 at Noon a gift

April 25, 2024 1:46 PM News Team

Bryan Jensen from Sweetwater Taxidermy brings Jeff Roper a gift live on the…

1 person injured in Bingham County fire

April 25, 2024 10:47 AM Joel Killam

A person is recovering after a house fire in Bingham…

Man arrested after Caldwell Park stabbing

April 25, 2024 10:25 AM Linda Larsen

A man is behind bars after a stabbing in Caldwell Park in Pocatello near South 8th…

Be bear aware as bears emerge from dens

April 25, 2024 9:52 AM News Team

As bears become active this spring, remember to secure attractants of any kind and be bear…

Online voter registration deadline for May primary election nears

April 25, 2024 9:26 AM News Team

Friday, April 26 is the deadline to pre-register to vote using the online voter registration system ahead of the May 21 primary election.…

Coroner explains why she changed Tammy Daybell’s cause of death

April 24, 2024 5:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Several witnesses took the stand for day 10 of the Chad Daybell Trial. Questioning focused on the death of Chad’s wife, Tammy…

Officer-involved shooting: “Their actions were JUSTIFIED as an act of self-defense”

April 24, 2024 4:47 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The Idaho Falls Police Department released body-cam footage from the EconoLodge standoff with Robert…

When 911 goes down, how do we get the help we need?

April 24, 2024 5:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to…

Local News 8 getting answers: The financial cost of accessing public records

April 24, 2024 5:13 PM Seth Ratliff

Last month, we reported on a home invasion in Bingham County, Local news 8 was the first on the scene and led the coverage.…

Middle school holds large-scale lockdown drill

April 24, 2024 11:22 AM Noah Farley

“We always want our kids to feel safe and secure and that they understand what to do in these…

Chad Daybell trial day 10

April 24, 2024 8:25 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial enters it’s 10th day of…

New reality series gives viewers a look into farming and ranching

April 24, 2024 3:09 PM News Team

A new reality series reveals the high-stakes world of farming and ranching in rural Missouri.…

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over emergency abortions

April 24, 2024 12:37 PM CNN

In a Supreme Court hearing on the Biden administration’s challenge to aspects of Idaho’s strict abortion ban, US Solicitor General Elizabeth…

Shop fire damages estimated at $350K

April 24, 2024 11:23 AM News Team

A shop fire Wednesday in Rigby has caused an estimated $350,000 in…

Biologists to begin 2024 grizzly and black bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone

April 24, 2024 10:13 AM News Team

None of the trap sites in the park will be located near established hiking trails or backcountry campsites, and all trap sites will have posted…

ISU Cheer Team returns from national competition

April 24, 2024 9:24 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho State University Cheer Team heads to Daytona, Florida to compete in one of the largest competitions for cheer and…

Pocatello High’s head basketball coach resigns

April 23, 2024 9:56 PM Sam Gelfand

Pocatello Thunder’s Boys’ Basketball head coach, Joe Green, has…

Idaho Fish and Game warns against “rescuing” baby animals ahead of summer

April 23, 2024 7:39 PM Braydon Wilson

Last year in Yellowstone National Park a man lifted a baby bison (red dog) out of the river after it was separated from its herd and was struggling…

Brandon Bordeaux takes stand at Chad Daybell case

April 23, 2024 5:44 PM Linda Larsen

Five witnesses took the stand on Tuesday for day 9 of the Chad Daybell…

Look out for utility lines while doing yard work

April 23, 2024 5:41 PM Noah Farley

“Do not try to pinch it off [or] shut it off by yourself. It can be a dangerous…

Governor Little highlights his Legislative success at Highland High School

April 23, 2024 5:18 PM Cole Sams

Governor Little spoke to Highland High School students and staff about this year’s…

Bannock Sheriff urges outdoor enthusiasts to lock car doors at trailheads

April 23, 2024 4:33 PM News Team

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Prowlers are taking advantage of unlocked vehicles while people enjoy the outdoors. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office…

Step into the Future: Inside the Idaho Falls Police Department’s Modernized Facility

April 23, 2024 4:56 PM Seth Ratliff

On Tuesday, the city of Idaho Falls held a ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating the new Idaho Falls Police Complex, located at 775 Northgate Mile. The…

Man suspected of shooting Ada County deputy identified

April 23, 2024 2:03 PM News Team

The Ada County Coroner has identified the man suspected of shooting Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Tobin…

Mental Health Monday: Farmers facing a crisis

April 23, 2024 9:10 AM Kailey Galaviz

Imagine going to work unable to control the environment and outcome despite your best efforts. Well, it’s something farmers deal with every single…

Local Law Enforcement sends local alerts through Alert Sense to notify us

April 22, 2024 6:06 PM Braydon Wilson

During the search for the suspect that shot and killed Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter, the Boise Police Department was able to locate him in a Boise…

Chad Daybell trial day 9

April 23, 2024 8:00 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial continues with Day 8 at the Ada County…

Judge in Kohberger murder case allows surveys of potential jurors to continue ‘without modification’

April 22, 2024 7:30 PM CNN Newsource

The judge in the case against Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in the fall of 2022, is allowing surveys…

Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department making major progress on ongoing projects

April 22, 2024 7:40 PM Cole Sams

Major progress is being made in multiple projects for the Pocatello Parks and Recreation…

Celebrating Earth Day through Dance: The INL and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Join Forces

April 22, 2024 6:03 PM Seth Ratliff

April 22nd marks earth day throughout the world. To mark the occasion the INL and the Shoshone-Bannock tribes have teamed up to celebrate through…

Keeping Idaho’s roads clean

April 22, 2024 5:35 PM Noah Farley

“[These volunteers] have saved the state as much as $25…

Idaho Falls couple following the footsteps of a saint

April 21, 2024 2:36 PM Stephanie Lucas

When Christina and Jason Batalden saw Notre Dame catch fire five years ago, their fear of missing out was suddenly justified.…

News you can use this morning – April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024 7:35 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The flags will be flown at half-mast today and the Idaho Falls Police Department is getting ready for a break in their…

How AI is helping reduce your carbon footprint

April 22, 2024 7:29 AM News Team

Google sustainability expert, Sarah Armstrong shares how new advancements in apps and AI are helping the planet…

Will the NHL succeed in Salt Lake City? A breakdown of hockey in the region

April 21, 2024 5:30 PM Eric Moon

As East Idaho has seen with the Spud Kings in Idaho Falls the last two years, hockey has grown in this area through the team’s success. With the NHL…

Gov. Little orders flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor fallen Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter

April 21, 2024 12:54 PM Travis Richards

Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter who was shot and…