list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.localnews8.com/rss/index.html for more information. Local News http://www.localnews8.com/news/index.html en-us Copyright 2012, NPG of Idaho, Inc.     Idaho Falls, ID USA LocalNews8.com 60 http://www.localnews8.com/news/31074510/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074510 Firefighters responded to a possible lightning-caused brush fire north of Highway 33 on the Jefferson/Madison county border. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:46:32 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31074339/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074339 The outside business dealings of administrators at Bingham Memorial Hospital are raising questions this week about how the county-owned facility is being run. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:19 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31074284/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074284 It's an incident that many are considering to be a miracle. A border collie puppy is safe and healthy after being shot multiple times and left to die. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:42:00 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31074347/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074347 A house at the corner of Galena Avenue was saved by some quick-thinking neighbors when it caught fire Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:50:48 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31074323/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074323 Some animal lovers in Bannock County are speaking out, saying the county doesn't do enough to punish the people who mistreat animals. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:59:31 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/politics/31073197/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073197 Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter expects Republican leaders meeting in June in Twin Falls at the GOP state convention to weigh the merits of the new closed primary election following Tuesday's record-low turnout. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:52 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/politics/31067076/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31067076 Click for results of the Primary Election 2012. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:17:01 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31074005/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31074005 Because of popular demand, a third show by comedian Bill Cosby will be held at Brigham Young University-Idaho on June 6, the university said in a news release Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:04:26 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/politics/31072715/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31072715 In addition to candidate selections, a number of other tax issues were decided by voters Tuesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:29:02 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/politics/31069791/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069791 Idaho Democratic congressional candidate Nicole LeFavour will face an uphill battle against seven-term Republican Rep. Mike Simpson in November in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:49 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31070952/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31070952 Bonneville County responded to a deadly early morning accident at the 7200 block of 5th West. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:28:51 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31070199/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31070199 Primaries carry a little more weight in some places, like Bingham County, where all county races were expected to be decided on Tuesday night. That's because no Democrats were on the ballot. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:24 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31072459/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31072459 Between 40 and 50 members of the anti-abortion group Operation Save America have been busy in Jackson. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:33 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31072558/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31072558 The claims about Skechers seemed amazing: The shoes with the funny rocker soles would tone up your buttocks and help fight cellulite. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:54:39 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/video/31069893/index.html urn:ibsys:content:31069893 Three southeastern Idaho state legislators, Senate Pro Tem Brent Hill (R-Rexburg), Rep. Erik Simpson (R-Idaho Falls) and Sen. Diane Bilyeu (D-Pocatello) discuss this year's closed Republican primary. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:20:22 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/politics/31070040/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31070040 The closed Republican primary has forced voters to declare a party affiliation before they fill out a ballot, and that becomes part of public record. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:53:56 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/video/31074107/index.html urn:ibsys:content:31074107 As part of Rocky Mountain Power's celebration of a century of service, the company and its mascot are doing a state-wide tour to promote energy conservation for kids. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:06:07 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31068253/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068253 Recently, Lyle Woolstenhulme of Idaho Falls got a call allegedly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury saying he had been selected from hundreds of residents to receive a “free grant” worth thousands. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:05:04 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31069004/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069004 The men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line in keeping the public safe, and sometimes pay the ultimate price. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:01 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31068998/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068998 Experts from around the country met in Idaho Falls on Tuesday to discuss issues facing water supplies in the West. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:42:24 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31062367/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31062367 Teton County authorities confirmed 33-year-old George Hoffman was killed when a fire ripped through his father's log home near Victor early Monday. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:34:53 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/video/31066429/index.html urn:ibsys:content:31066429 The Da Vinci SI, a $1.5 million, three-piece robot, has revolutionized laparoscopic surgeries at the Portneuf Medical Center. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:16:34 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/politics/31066885/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31066885 Some Idaho residents will be breaking a lifetime habit of voting in Tuesday's primary election. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:14:05 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31066540/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31066540 State police say the eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 30 was blocked for three hours after a tanker truck overturned and spilled 6,000 gallons of milk. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:14:14 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31066532/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31066532 Authorities say a 5-year-old boy has died after he ran into a road and was struck by a car south of Burley. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:03:49 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31066608/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31066608 Wyoming parents liked William and Emma the most when selecting names for their babies last year. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:53:42 MDT http://www.localnews8.com/news/31064494/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31064494 With warmer weather, come the knocks of door-to-door sales people. The city of Ammon is warning homeowners to be extra cautious and ask to see their newly required identification badge. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:38:10 MDT