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Thursday night police officers pack the city council chambers asking for a fair deal from the city.

97 percent of the Idaho Falls police force signed a petition asking the city to recognize their union.

The council already recognizes the firefighters union and the electrical union in the city, officers say they want the same treatment from Idaho falls.

Auto Burglary Ring Busted In Bingham County

Authorities in Blackfoot busted an auto burglary ring this week, and now they want everyone who recently lost any type stereo or car equipment to contact the Bingham County Sheriff's Office.

Idaho Falls Full Service Station Cuts Gas

The Oswald-Sinclair Full Service Gas Station has been operating on Yellowstone Avenue since 1948. By the end of the month the gas station side of the business will be gone. The Oswald family has operated the service station and auto repair since it opened. They say they haven't been making money off gas sales since the 1990's.

Bingham County Law Enforcement Takes Home National Award

Bingham County Law Enforcement just got a pat on the back. The Annual Youth Crime Watch Conference honored Bingham County for work they have done with youth.

Arizona Teens Attacked for Being Mormons

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Police in Gilbert, Arizona, are investigating a possible hate crime after two Mormon teenagers were injured in an assault. Police say the fight between 4 teen boys started after

Leader of al-Qaida in Iraq Arrested

The Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman says the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq has been arrested in the northern city of Mosul.

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Casino Groundbreaking Set for Next Week

If you're not spending all your money on gas alone these days, in just four months you can try to add to it at the new Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Casino.

Truck Accident Causes Tense Moments In Chubbuck

It was a tense moment for a truck driver who accidently hit a gas casket at a local gas station early Thursday afternoon.

Blackfoot Chief Reflects On Shooting

The entire Blackfoot Police Department is strained while trying to bring things back to normal after an officer shot and killed an armed suspect on Monday.

Chief Dave Moore says the four officers involved are doing well, especially when you consider what they've been through.

Local News 8 sat down with Chief Moore to find out how things unfold after a suspect is killed.

Jewelry Store Owner's Wife Reacts to Robber Caught

We spoke with the owner's wife. It's a story you'll only find on local news 8. She walked us through the night of the robbery and explained how it feels knowing he's been caught.

Truckers' Strike in June

Truck drivers in our area said they're going to be driving to Boise next month to demand lower prices.

Distinguished Student Award
Emily Brookhart

A love of learning is one thing all the recipients of the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award have had in common.

And today's recipient is no exception.

Bonneville High School senior Emily Brookhart has a real thirst for knowledge.

Cell Phones for Soldiers in Pocatello

Having a loved one over seas fighting for our freedom is never easy. Being able to talk to them can be even harder. But a program in Pocatello is hoping to change that.

Getting Gas For $2.99 a Gallon!

If you're looking for a way to save on gas, there is one carmaker you may want to check out. Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep dealers across the nation are trying to bring in new customers by guaranteeing gas prices no higher than $2.99 cents for the next three years.

Water Facts
Facts about water, drinking water, and water-related disease.

Facebook Enters Agreement with Idaho to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

Idaho parents can be reassured that there will be more safeguards to protect their children on the popular teen social networking site, Facebook, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Thursday.

SHOCKING FOOTAGE: Officers Beating 3 Possible Murder Suspects

More than a dozen Philadelphia police officers will be taken off the street as authorities investigate a video showing three suspects being kicked and beaten by city police.

From the Office of Idaho Senator Larry Craig
Idaho Is #1 With AREVA
Idaho is celebrating the news that AREVA, the global supplier of technology, services, and products related to the generation of clean nuclear power, selected Bonneville County this week as the home of its first U.S. uranium enrichment plant.

Still No Resolutions in Daycare Ordinances for Idaho Falls

For more than a year, the City of Idaho Falls has been working on tightening their daycare regulations. The city has gone through multiple drafts of rules and still hasn't come with a conclusion on what to pass.

Climbing Gas Prices Curtail Eastern Idahoan's Travel Plans

The climbing costs at the pump are hurting Eastern Idahoan's fun. To fill up with regular gasoline, it's going to run you more than $3.50, which is making locals think twice before hitting the highways this traveling season.

Wednesday's Child - Jesse

Seven year old Jesse and eleven year old Justin are brothers waiting for adoption into a loving family. Justin wants to have a dad who will take him fishing, and a mom who is fun. He wants to live in