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Spring prescribed burns planned for South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest

March 19, 2024 2:57 PM News Team

Prescribed burns are planned for the South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest this…

Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses

March 18, 2024 11:39 AM Noah Farley

Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…

Melaleuca donates beef to Idaho Foodbank

March 19, 2024 3:02 PM News Team

A local company is helping feed those in need in eastern…

No injuries reported after boat overturns on Snake River

March 19, 2024 11:24 AM News Team

Two people were uninjured after a small boat overturned on the Snake River Monday afternoon near the Byington Boat Dock East of…

Flood Awareness Week: How to stay safe and be prepared

March 19, 2024 11:38 AM Seth Ratliff

According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths each year in the United…

What happened to Gabby Petito?

March 19, 2024 11:57 AM News Team, CNN Newsource

Tuesday, March 19 would have been Gabby Petito’s 25th…

Police investigate accidental discharge that injured woman

March 19, 2024 10:27 AM News Team

Police are investigating after they say what appears to be an accidental discharge of a gun injured a…

Airports using biometric facial recognition in Idaho

March 7, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Spokeo looked at which airports are using facial recognition software in Idaho for security screenings, according to Customs and Border…

Now is the time to trim your trees

March 19, 2024 9:32 AM News Team

Now is the time to trim trees in Idaho…

News you can use this morning – March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 7:41 AM News Team

Here are some new stories this Tuesday…

How potential rule making could harm off-road vehicle users

March 18, 2024 6:44 PM Noah Farley

“That would mean a stop to manufacturing vehicles for all those folks who use our…

Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho

March 18, 2024 5:23 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…

Crews to move temporary signal on WYO 390 Tuesday

March 18, 2024 4:52 PM News Team

The temporary signal will be relocated closer to the original signal’s…

Splash pad coming to O.K. Ward Park

March 18, 2024 6:24 PM Linda Larsen

If this nice weather is making you think about summer fun, the City of Pocatello is at work to make that…

Gov. Little to sign next-of-kin bill

March 18, 2024 4:36 PM Linda Larsen

A bill to provide a next-of-kin notification database is now headed to Governor Brad Little for a…

Gov. Gordon signs 5 bills, vetoes 1 bill

March 18, 2024 4:09 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon took action on six bills…

Bridge collisions in Idaho: What every driver needs to know

March 18, 2024 11:55 AM Seth Ratliff

“It’s typically contractors hauling construction equipment, maybe having an excavator on the back of a truck and it’s not fully…

Construction improvements in North Highland Park neighborhood

March 18, 2024 1:07 PM News Team

Continued construction improvements in the North Highland Park neighborhood will begin on Monday, March…

New video revealed in Salmon shooting investigation

March 16, 2024 5:47 PM Evan Thomason

New video of a shooting just north of Salmon on March 12 has been…

U of I marks record spring enrollment

March 18, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up for the sixth straight…

Spring break is coming – where are the travelers going?

March 18, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

Spring break is just around the corner, and with millions of Americans getting started on this year’s family vacations, AAA is sharing tips to…

Idaho gas prices up nearly 9 cents

March 18, 2024 12:03 PM News Team

Prices in Idaho are 39.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 24.4 cents per gallon lower than a year…

Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside

March 18, 2024 10:05 AM Kailey Galaviz

True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…

Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care

March 18, 2024 9:41 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees…

Free ID for voting now more accessible to Idahoans

March 18, 2024 9:34 AM News Team

The legislation eliminates a restriction for Idahoans who have possessed a current driver’s license in the prior six months from obtaining the free…

Idaho Power files annual fixed cost adjustment

March 18, 2024 9:34 AM News Team

If approved, a typical residential customer would see about a $1.69 increase to their monthly bill beginning June 1.…

News you can use this morning – March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024 8:05 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some stories you can use this Monday…

Local veterans group plans snowmobiling trip in Island Park

March 17, 2024 7:19 PM Braydon Wilson

Some local veteran support groups have found ways to give back to some of our local heroes in the area. The way they gave back? Taking our heroes on…

Mountain Lion spotted in Driggs neighborhood

March 17, 2024 2:26 PM Travis Richards

A mountain lion was spotted in the area of Clubmoss Ln. in Driggs, on Sunday…

Idaho Falls woman dies after rollover crash in Bingham County

March 24, 2024 1:31 PM Travis Richards

The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., northbound I15 at…

Pocatello Water Department crews return to seasonal working hours

March 17, 2024 2:00 PM News Team

Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will switch to seasonal working…

Gov. Little declares Idaho Flood Awareness Week

March 17, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

The proclamation underscores the importance of understanding and preparing for the dangers posed by…

Wyoming’s 2023 death, birth, marriage and divorce totals described

March 17, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Fewer overall deaths, births, marriages and divorces were officially logged among Wyoming residents in 2023 compared…

DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2025 State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program

March 17, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

DEQ is accepting applications until April 15,…

USS Idaho is officially christened, now set for a year of testing

March 16, 2024 5:45 PM Braydon Wilson

An official warship has been named after the gem state for the first time in over a century.

The first ship was christened in 1919.

While the USS…

Prosecuting attorney clarifies Idaho Falls murder charges

March 16, 2024 5:37 PM Sam Gelfand

Bonneville County’s top cop has has commented on the killing of Eric Leask March…

Idaho Falls shooting suspect in court as police give more details

March 15, 2024 7:53 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The suspect in a fatal Idaho Falls shooting and standoff on March 9th made his first court appearance Friday. 23-year-old Lance…

String lighting in Teton County to be turned off for season to allow for dark skies

March 16, 2024 2:00 PM News Team

All outdoor string lighting, including decorative and holiday, must be turned off after Jan. 10 to be compliant with County Land Development…

Court of Appeals judge to be sworn in March 29

March 16, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

Idaho Court of Appeals Judge Michael Tribe will take his public oath of office during an investiture ceremony set for March…

Magical Moments baby contest winners announced

March 16, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

The Portneuf Medical Center Magical Moments contest winners have been…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly

March 15, 2024 11:52 AM Ashley Chilcutt

It’s a day that celebrates luck and good fortune, but AAA warns if drivers overindulge in alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the odds…

28 acres added to Bear Lake State Park

March 15, 2024 4:42 PM News Team

The acquisition will bring 1,200 feet of new shoreline into the popular State Park and provide public access to the west side of heavily used Bear…

BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat

March 15, 2024 6:08 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management is getting 80 acres of land in…

Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green

March 15, 2024 5:38 PM News Team

Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green with all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities…

Woman uses social media to spread awareness of long COVID-19

March 15, 2024 5:34 PM Emma Valentine

This week marks the four year anniversary of when COVID-19 was officially declared a…

Gordon vetoes bills to ‘prevent legislature from overstepping authority and creating confusion for public’

March 15, 2024 3:12 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon took action on 18 bills…

Disney on Ice skates into Idaho Falls

March 15, 2024 2:36 PM News Team

You still have three days to go see Disney on Ice at the Mountain America Center in Idaho…

Truck driving lessons for getting under bridges

March 15, 2024 11:13 AM Evan Thomason

The southbound lanes of Yellowstone Highway were shut down Thursday for hours due to a semi truck hitting the bottom of the…

D91 receives large musical instrument donation

March 15, 2024 10:53 AM Noah Farley

This donation will benefit several students who want to play guitar, but might not be able to provide one to be taught…

Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax deferral

March 15, 2024 10:05 AM News Team

You might qualify to have your property taxes deferred under Idaho’s Property Tax…

Gordon says BLM’s Sage Grouse Management Plan alternative needs more work

March 15, 2024 10:04 AM News Team

“Wyoming maintains primary management authority of most wildlife, including sage-grouse, and deference should be given to our management processes,…

US Navy Submarine, the future USS IDAHO to be Christened on Saturday – “Watch Parties” taking place around Idaho

March 15, 2024 6:20 AM Evan Thomason

The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), will be formally christened and named on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at…

Idaho Hope Squad programs gather for suicide prevention conference

March 14, 2024 10:51 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – East Idaho schools gathered in Idaho Falls on Thursday for a conference of Hope Squad programs. Youth suicides have risen 62…

Standoff suspect faces murder charges in Eric Leask’s death

March 14, 2024 9:48 PM News Team

The man accused of breaking into a home and shooting the homeowner is being charged with murder.…

Deceased identified as investigation continues into deadly home invasion

March 14, 2024 12:29 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate a possible home invasion where the intruder was left…

Idaho’s Congressional reps explain votes, procedure behind “Tik Tok Bill” H.R. 7521

March 14, 2024 5:46 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho’s congressmen are explaining their votes on, as well as the mechanics of, H.R. 7521, widely referred to as a “Tik Tok…

Condo residents facing carport collapse aftermath

March 14, 2024 5:32 PM Noah Farley

Since Local News 8 started investigating, the carport has been fully…

Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved

March 14, 2024 5:05 PM News Team

Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…

Date set for Jeremy Best trial

March 14, 2024 4:49 PM News Team

The Jeremy Best murder case will go to…

How law enforcement and self defense experts say you should prepare for, respond to a home invader

March 14, 2024 4:20 PM Seth Ratliff

Local News 8 is talking to community experts on what you need to know on responding to active shooter and home invasion…

Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine, fentanyl distribution

March 14, 2024 4:04 PM News Team

A 38-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and…

Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking off trail at Yellowstone hot springs, must pay $1,500

March 14, 2024 2:24 PM Associated Press

Actor Pierce Brosnan, whose fictitious movie character James Bond has been in hot water plenty of times, has pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail…

Blackfoot to build new animal shelter to address overcrowding

March 14, 2024 1:34 PM Seth Ratliff

It’s official – the city of Blackfoot is getting a new animal shelter. Local News 8 was the first to report plans to build a new shelter were in…

Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party is coming to the Mountain America Center

March 14, 2024 2:04 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Disney on Ice is here in Idaho Falls.…

Semi-truck hits Northgate Mile underpass, blocking road

March 14, 2024 1:04 PM Evan Thomason

A semi hauling another semi overturned in the F-street underpass just before noon on Thursday.…

Avalanche danger has dropped for now

March 14, 2024 11:40 AM Evan Thomason

The Centennial Mountains across Island Park have a considerable risk of avalanches. The Sawtooth and Teton Mountains only have a moderate…

More than $1.13 million raised during Bengal Giving Day

March 14, 2024 3:39 PM News Team

Bengal nation raised $1,132,201 for students and university support in the third annual Bengal Giving Day…

Yellowstone increases protection for bears and visitor safety

March 14, 2024 9:50 AM News Team

To protect bears and increase visitor safety, Yellowstone National Park is creating a new bear management area (BMA) in Hayden…

Idaho boy’s wish to go to Disneyland becomes reality

March 14, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Make-A-Wish Idaho fulfilled nine-year-old Ronan’s wish to go to Disneyland this…

Claim your grocery credit refund, even if you don’t earn enough to file income taxes

March 14, 2024 9:50 AM News Team

Idahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get a refund of some of the sales tax they paid on groceries.…

PCSD 25 forming Highland rebuild committee, seeking parent, community input

March 14, 2024 12:34 AM Dylan Carder

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is looking for parents and others to be on the Highland High School Rebuild and Design…

Skiers spot Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear of 2024

March 13, 2024 3:55 PM News Team

On March 3, visitors skiing on the Specimen Ridge Trail in the north-central part of the park observed the first grizzly bear of 2024.…

University students spend spring break doing service

March 13, 2024 5:38 PM Noah Farley

“A lot of us have never been this far west, especially to Idaho, and we just wanted to serve the local…

Website launches for Pocatello’s PROST Plan

March 13, 2024 4:56 PM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello has partnered with PROS Consulting, Inc. to launch the City’s first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Plan.…

Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department creates new digital activity guide

March 13, 2024 4:51 PM Cole Sams

As of Monday, March 11, 2024, the Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department rolled out our first-ever digital activity guide.…

Pay It Forward: Madison County Senior Activity Center

March 13, 2024 2:25 PM Todd Kunz

The senior center serves food in-house and delivered, along with fun activities and socialization for…

Bingham deputies investigate possible home invasion, suspect found dead, homeowner injured

March 13, 2024 1:58 PM Braydon Wilson

Sheriff deputies are investigating a possible home invasion at a Bingham County home. …

ISU Research Symposium kicks off Wednesday, winners will receive cash prizes

March 13, 2024 11:16 AM Ashley Chilcutt

More than 140 students are gathering for the 2024 Research & Creative Works Symposium…

Rigby Chamber of Commerce to hold open primary initiative event

March 13, 2024 11:50 AM Seth Ratliff

Seeing this momentum, the Rigby Chamber of Commerce told Local News 8 they’ve invited Hyrum Erickson, a Republican Precinct Committeeman from Rexburg…

Proposal to cut antlerless deer, antelope hunts to help herds recover in eastern Idaho

March 13, 2024 9:36 AM News Team

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission originally cut deer and pronghorn controlled hunt tags in May 2023 due to winter severity in the Southeast and…

Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies

March 13, 2024 9:36 AM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…

Deputy Idaho Attorney General to assist prosecution in Chad Daybell trial

March 12, 2024 3:28 PM News Team

The murder trial of Chad Daybell is set to start April 1 in Ada County, and when it does, there will be a new attorney helping the…

Morning fire breaks out at Idaho Falls construction building

March 13, 2024 8:15 AM Conner Nuckols

Several engines from the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire call on South Professional Way in Idaho Falls shortly after 7 Wednesday…

Bill blocking cities and counties from regulating knives passes Idaho House

March 13, 2024 4:38 AM Conner Nuckols

A bill banning cities and counties from restricting knives, is one step closer to becoming Idaho state…

News you can use this morning – March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024 8:10 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s a rundown of some new stories this morning you should…

Submissions open for 2024 Idaho Wildlife License Plate Contest

March 13, 2024 4:51 AM Conner Nuckols

A new wildlife license plate is coming to the Gem…

Bill to bring back the presidential primary election passes Idaho Senate

March 13, 2024 4:16 AM Conner Nuckols

Idaho is one step closer to bringing back the presidential primary…

Marijuana advertising bill moves forward

March 12, 2024 6:24 PM News Team

The Idaho House has voted to approve House Bill…

ITD to host an open house on SH-39 in Blackfoot

March 12, 2024 3:00 AM Seth Ratliff

This project is scheduled to be constructed in…

Cleanup begins on collapsed carport

March 12, 2024 6:23 PM Noah Farley

Cleanup has started on the collapsed carport at the Westwood Park Village condominiums in Idaho…

Idaho Falls woman sentenced for possession with intent to distribute 11,000 fentanyl pills

March 12, 2024 5:31 PM News Team

A 42-year-old Idaho Falls woman has been sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute…

Idaho Supreme Court declines to hear Bryan Kohberger request

March 12, 2024 4:16 PM ABC News

The Idaho Supreme Court has declined to hear the request from Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers to appeal the decision not to toss out the charges against…

Pothole repairs planned for Snake River Bridge on WYO 22

March 12, 2024 3:56 PM News Team

Crews have scheduled pothole repair work on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 for Friday, March 15, weather…

Coroner releases name of victim killed in Saturday’s shooting

March 12, 2024 3:48 PM Linda Larsen

Prosecutors are still working on possible murder charges against the man who kept police at bay for several hours late Saturday…

Changes coming to GIFT pricing

March 12, 2024 2:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Since June of 2022, the Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) department 160,000 people have gotten rides to various destinations thanks to the service.…