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7/8/24: Temps are running about 10 to 15 degrees above normal. We're looking at highs in the 90's and low 100's for the rest of this week.

Above normal temperatures this week; Heat Advisory issued - Local News 8 High pressure building overhead, will take our temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above average for this time of the year. Overnight, mostly clear with a low around 53°. South southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Sunny for Tuesday with a high near 94°. Light winds ...

A woman's body was recovered after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday morning.

Woman's body discovered after motorhome fire - Local News 8 A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday morning.

Keep enjoying your fourth weekend, and stay safe. We are tracking the heat this week. Wednesday morning through next Saturday, most of the Local News 8 nation will be experiencing excessive heat. Hot conditions will take temps to 100 to 105 degrees for the end of next week.

Share some of your 4th pictures of you and your crew and watch us in the morning to get back to work and get a recap of the weekend.

Jeff Roper, First Alert Weather

A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan Valley.

Wildlands fire burning near Swan Valley - Local News 8

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe, involving a hay swather.

5 people were hospitalized, and one woman is in critical condition.

5 people hospitalized after hay swather crash south of Ririe - Local News 8 Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe. Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 6, 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury crash. A 2005 GMC pickup, driven by a juvenile, was eastbound on US26 near milepost 348, south of Riri...

"I've never heard boom quite that deafening before."Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crestview Drive in Rexburg injured several people, sending some to the hospital with burns. It happened late on the July 4 holiday. The firework is believed to have exploded outward instead of upward like it was supposed to.

Firework mishaps: Several people injured in Rexburg, one in Hamar - Local News 8 "I've never heard boom quite that deafening before."Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crestview Drive in Rexburg injured several people, sending some to the hospital with burns. It happened late on the July 4 holiday. The firework is believed to have exploded outward i...

Last night's Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River Landing.

Lots of trash left after Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations - Local News 8

A warm and breezy weekend with very HOT temperatures next week - Local News 8 A disturbance out of Montana is once again driving in more wind across our region for this weekend. We’ll also see a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly sunny for Saturday morning and midday, with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. A high temperature in the mid to upper 80’s. Winds a...

The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators with a high-flying, ground-shaking, adrenaline-filled fireworks display.

WATCH LIVE: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks - Local News 8

A small plane has crashed in the Palisades Reservoir, by the Pine Bay boat dock, near Alpine, Wyoming.

Small plane crashes at Palisades Reservoir - Local News 8 ALPINE, Wyoming (KIFI)-A small plane has crashed in the Palisades Reservoir, by the Pine Bay boat dock, near Alpine, Wyoming.Witnesses called dispatch at approximately 5:23 p.m. reporting a plane in the water as well as several boaters in the area moving toward it to assist. The only thing visible a...

7/4/2024: Not bad at all for Friday and this weekend! Next Week is another story.

Warming trend for this weekend with HOT temperatures next week - Local News 8 Mostly clear for Thursday night, with a low around 47°. South winds around 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Sunny skies for Friday, with a high near 85°. North northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Sunny this Saturd...

This 4th of July, Bonneville County Sheriff's deputies are reminding you to celebrate responsibly.

"Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day" - Local News 8 Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has been a massive increase of travelers on Idaho roads this independence day during the time known as the 100 deadliest days on Idaho roads.

One person is dead and a law enforcement ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park.

Shooting at Yellowstone National Park leaves suspect dead, ranger injured - Local News 8

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s "Liberty on Parade" is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.

WATCH LIVE: Idaho Falls "Liberty on Parade" - Local News 8

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on Wednesday afternoon. The firefighter was life flighted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.The Blackfoot Fire Department responded to the fire on 1600 W Parks Rd. for a report

Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse - Local News 8 BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on Wednesday afternoon. The firefighter was life flighted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.The Blackfoot Fire Department ...

7/3/24: A few thunderstorms this evening, with some great summer weather for Thursday. Next week, it's getting really HOT!

Looking great for Independence Day; Heat wave next week - Local News 8 A few isolated thunderstorms for Wednesday evening, with a clearing sky overnight. A low of 45° in the Snake River Plain. Northwest winds around 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Sunny for Thursday with a high near 78° to 82°. North winds 5

A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement.

Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello - Local News 8

Shop where the true pyros get their goods at ACME Discount Fireworks in front of IPull on St. Leon Rd. Watch for the giant gorilla!

A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft - Local News 8

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the union 27 years after President Abraham Lincoln created the Idaho Territory. According to the State's website, "The new territory sprawled across an area one-quarter larger than Texas. Today’s state is smaller, but Idaho

July 3 is Idaho's birthday: History you may not know about the Gem State - Local News 8 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the union 27 years after President Abraham Lincoln created the Idaho Territory. According to the State's website, "The new territory sprawled across an area on...

7/2/24: Isolated thunderstorms are possible for Wednesday.

Warm, breezy with a few thunderstorms for Wednesday - Local News 8 Mostly clear overnight with a low around 49°. South southwest winds around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Mostly Sunny this Wednesday, with a high near 80°. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. A few thunderstorms are possible for the afternoon and evening.

The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration starts this Thursday at 10pm.

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 2 days away - Local News 8

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region.

July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region - Local News 8

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration - Local News 8

The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and prepared for the annual 4th of July events that take place in Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Liberty on Parade - Local News 8

Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter community.

Governor proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day - Local News 8

The Keefers' made major contributions to Idaho Falls' infrastructure, community development, and public service.

Museum of Idaho hosting first-ever Keefer's Island tours - Local News 8

A generous grant from Lowe's will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior Center.

Lowe's grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center - Local News 8