east Idaho news Archives

ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm

November 25, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…

How to make sure your holiday package is delivered on time and skip the line at the post office

November 25, 2019 3:13 PM Jilliana Colina

At the USPS Idaho Falls location, you can visit a self-service kiosk that runs 24 hours a day, even when the post office is closed.…

Thanksgiving travel tips

November 25, 2019 3:11 PM Jilliana Colina

AAA says about 296,000 Idahoans will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year.…

Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police

November 25, 2019 8:29 AM Emma Iannacone

The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…

Foster and adoptive parents needed in Idaho

November 22, 2019 7:16 PM News Team

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for foster and adoptive families in the country. Friday, at the Bannock…

‘Give Cold Feet a Boot’ campaign provides 300 winter boots for students

November 22, 2019 5:33 PM News Team

There was a lot of heart and soles to be found at one Blackfoot school…

Will online shopping affect the Black Friday turn out?

November 22, 2019 5:25 PM Jilliana Colina

There is one benefit shoppers can only get at a brick-and-mortar retailer. …

Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom

November 21, 2019 7:10 PM Emma Iannacone

On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…

Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel

November 21, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…

Rexburg medical community comments on BYU-I’s recent statement regarding Medicaid

November 21, 2019 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

“As far as the infrastructure here in Rexburg we feel that we have a very solid foundation as far as being able to handle the needs of our…

Free dog adoptions at “Pawsgiving” Event Saturday

November 21, 2019 11:40 AM News Team

Just in time for the holidays, you can add a canine companion to your family for…

Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers

November 21, 2019 7:49 AM Emma Iannacone

A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…

BYU-Idaho stands by their decision to reject Medicaid

November 20, 2019 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s been basically the same response we don’t know either. We don’t know why we can’t tell you anything. Good…

First roundabout in Madison County outside of the city

November 20, 2019 12:04 PM Jilliana Colina

“It cleans this whole corner up and it really is inviting to the Hibbard…

Man arrested for possession of heroin and marijuana

November 20, 2019 11:17 AM News Team

A 50-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for drug trafficking and possession of dugs…

Oh deer! Peak season for hitting wildlife on the road is here

November 20, 2019 9:46 AM News Team

With big game animals on the move for mating and migration, wildlife-vehicle collisions tend to peak this time of year. You are urged to slow down…

Pocatello Festival of Trees kicks off 10th annual fundraiser

November 19, 2019 5:35 PM Emma Iannacone

School District 25 is kicking off its 10th annual Festival of Trees on Tuesday night with the opening…

Pocatello active shooter drill featured in Campus Safety magazine

November 19, 2019 5:31 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Police Department and other local organizations were highlighted in the Campus Safety magazine for an active shooter reunification…

Idaho Falls water tower future up in the air

November 19, 2019 5:30 PM Jilliana Colina

“The existing tower needs to remain intact because it’s supplies pressure to the water system. We can’t take it down until the new tower is…

Learn how to use phones, computers at new Blackfoot course

November 19, 2019 5:18 PM Emma Iannacone

Being left behind in the digital age can make people feel isolated from the…

Schwab pleads guilty to girl friend’s murder

November 19, 2019 3:08 PM News Team

Pickett asked him how he pleaded to the charge of first-degree…

Gov. Little OKs hemp transportation across state

November 19, 2019 1:07 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little issued an executive order Tuesday to resolve conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of…

Man arrested for possession of meth

November 19, 2019 11:53 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 49th N. and 25th E. on a vehicle that had previously eluded…

Jazz look to get back in win column

November 18, 2019 6:18 PM Adrian Luevano

The Utah Jazz return home to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sports Line reporter Adrian Luevano is at Vivint Smart Home Arena for a preview of…

Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season

November 18, 2019 4:41 PM Jilliana Colina

The festival has helped launch very merry seasons here for 45…

Ribbon cut for FBI data center in Pocatello

November 18, 2019 1:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The FBI and its partners at the Department of Justice (DOJ) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new data center in Pocatello on…

Fish and Game studying pheasant hunting season

November 17, 2019 7:50 PM Emma Iannacone

By the end of the season, Idaho Fish and Game will release 3,000 pheasants in the Sterling Wildlife Management…

Neighborhood Policing Program has rolled out in 2 high crime areas

November 15, 2019 5:26 PM Jilliana Colina

“Interesting enough crime has increased since we started the program back up statistically, that doesn’t mean that the crime itself increased it…

Possible changes coming to Ross Park

November 14, 2019 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello’s busiest park will be changing soon, and city officials are excited about the…

Residents will be able to track snow removal in Idaho Falls

November 13, 2019 4:40 PM Jilliana Colina

Our annual tradition of snow removal doesn’t have to take us by surprise. Going beyond our daily forecasts, The City of Idaho Falls has many alert…

Idaho Falls removes abandoned and illegally parked vehicles from streets

November 12, 2019 5:31 PM Jilliana Colina

In preparation for the winter snow removal season, the Idaho Falls Police Department conducted a ‘Super-Operation” on Tuesday, to clear abandoned…

Students raise money for Red Cross

November 12, 2019 10:43 AM Ariel Schroeder

Students raised money for the Red Cross to support Hurricane Dorian relief…

Veterans were honored at an annual ceremony in Rexburg

November 12, 2019 10:42 AM Jilliana Colina

Hearts were moved as veterans both old and young were honored for their brave service to our country on…

Dan Larkin

October 28, 2019 5:28 PM Dan Larkin

Dan joined our news team in March 2012.…

Karole Honas

October 28, 2019 5:20 PM Karole Honas

Karole Honas has been a part of the Local News 8 team since…

Emma Iannacone

October 28, 2019 5:16 PM Emma Iannacone

Emma was born and raised in the Pocatello/Inkom area. After graduating from Colorado State University, she returned home to join the Local News 8…

Adrian Luevano

October 28, 2019 12:21 PM Adrian Luevano

Adrian Luevano joined the Sports Line team in July 2019 and is excited to cover the East Idaho sports scene. Adrian graduated from Fresno State with…

Andrew Howe

October 28, 2019 12:14 PM Andrew Howe

Andrew Howe is a reporter and weekend weather anchor for Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3. He began working as a morning show producer at…

Ariel Schroeder

October 28, 2019 11:50 AM Ariel Schroeder

Ariel Schroeder joined the Local News 8 team in April 2017. She graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho December of 2015 with a bachelor’s…

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