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The new POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) allows officers to stay in their own community while they learn the vital skills necessary for police work over the course of 17 weeks. Previously, new police officers needed to travel to Pocatello or... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

Bonneville County Fire District #1 has earned a high achievement, securing an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 rating. This elite rating places the department among the best in the nation and is expected to help businesses and homeowners save mo... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

Jefferson School District 251 has extended a school closure for Harwood Elementary, after a minor pipe break caused flooding earlier this week. Although the pipe has been repaired, D251 says they'll require additional time to ensure the building is safe... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

On Nov. 4, Fish and Game responded to reports of a black bear sow and three cubs that had been frequenting a Teton County neighborhood for over a month. The bears repeatedly received food rewards from unsecured garbage and other attractants, which promp... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

Following the local elections, Pocatello is guaranteed a new mayor by December 2, 2025. Mark Dahlquist had 40% of the votes, and Greg Cates had 30%. "I think the city was just ready for change. You know, they made one thing clear last night in the elect... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights at dozens of major airports as early as Friday if no shutdown deal is reached, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced at a news conference Wednesday. Ten percent of air traffic at 40 busy ai... localnews8.com/news/national-…

Get ready to light up the night! Registration for the Third Annual UTV Holiday Light Parade and Stones KIA Firework Show kicks off this Thursday, November 6th, at 8:00 a.m. “It has been exciting to watch this event continue to grow each year,” said Mayo... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

Fremont County Coroner Brenda Dye has officially released the names of two men who disappeared while fishing on Henry's Lake. The victims have been identified as James Morley, 55, of Carey, and Stephen Marx, 64, of Idaho Falls. localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

In October, a wildlife technician with Idaho Fish & Game was sent into the Owyhees to initiate a "cause of death investigation" regarding a male mule deer that was collared with a GPS tracker. When the technician arrived at the deceased buck's location,... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

"Idaho families were tricked into signing contracts that locked them into 40-year obligations with massive penalties if they tried to use a different realtor," said Attorney General Labrador. "Our lawsuit forced them to void every one of these predatory... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

An Idaho Falls native and his teenage son died last month after being attacked by a swarm of Asian giant hornets—often dubbed 'murder hornets'—while zip-lining in Laos, in Southeast Asia. Daniel Owen, 47, and his 15-year-old son, Cooper, died following ... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

The Island Park community is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Nathanael Brandemihl, who died at his home on Saturday, November 1st, at the age of 45. The North Fremont Fire District posted to Facebook: "Our hearts are with the Island Park F... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

East Idaho cities are no strangers to run-off elections, and there is a reason for that. With the prospect of run-offs in our current local elections, Local News 8 spoke to Secretary of State Phil McGrane. He says out of just a handful of cities that re... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Pocatello is headed for a high-stakes mayoral runoff on December 2, 2025, guaranteeing that the city will have a new leader in 2026. The final tally from Bannock County confirmed that incumbent Mayor Brian Blad failed to secure... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

The official results are finalized for the Bingham County 2025 municipal elections, confirming a tight victory for Scott D. Stufflebeam, who narrowly secured the position of Blackfoot Mayor. Stufflebeam won with 55.59% of the local vote. In a nail-bitin... localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

As the final tallies are processed from Idaho Falls' municipal election, the results show two City Council seats have been secured, while the highly contested Mayoral race and City Council Seat 2 are officially heading to a runoff election. localnews8.com/news/2025/11/0…

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist whose focus on working-class issues and personal magnetism attracted a diverse coalition of volunteers and supporters to propel a once-underdog campaign, will win New York City’s general election ... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

Two drivers fortunately walked away without injury after a late-afternoon crash Tuesday at the intersection of Broadway and Park Avenue near the Celt in downtown Idaho Falls. According to the Idaho Falls Police Department, the incident took place around... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

As engineers continue to assess the damage and necessary repairs on Riverton Road Bridge, the Idaho Department of Transportation has taken further steps to restore the flow of traffic along Interstate 15 near Blackfoot. After a tanker truck crash early ... localnews8.com/news/top-stori…

A UPS MD-11 plane crashed near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport, according to preliminary information, a source says. localnews8.com/news/top-stori…