Two time convicted sex offender sentenced to jail and probation
IDAHO FALLS — A local man was given probation after being convicted of a second sex crime on Monday. Travis C. Nelson, 43, was sentenced to a prison term of three to 15 years during a hearing at the...
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Former homeless man secures position at local college
AMMON – For one Ammon local, roaming the streets with a sign in hand, begging for money, was a somewhat profitable lifestyle. “Out on the street corner banging cardboard is what we call ‘signing’ to...
View ArticleMan who drunkenly crashed vehicle with kids inside gets probation
Zachary D. Bradley IDAHO FALLS — A 25-year-man will serve probation after he drove drunk with three kids in his vehicle and hit a pole. District Judge Joel Tingey sentenced Zachary D. Bradley, of...
View ArticleFormer elementary principal pleads guilty to stealing money from school
Brenda Honena, former principal at Fort Hall Elementary School, reports upcoming events at her school during a 2011 meeting. | Blackfoot School District. The following is a news release from the U.S....
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Blackfoot family can’t stop the feeling in music video sequel
ISLAND PARK — Kelly and Marva Lu Kesler, their seven children, six in-laws, and 30 grandchildren are at it again. The Blackfoot family, who created a viral music video during their family reunion last...
View ArticleJackson Michelson to perform in Idaho Falls
Jackson Michelson | Courtesy photo IDAHO FALLS – Country singer Jackson Michelson is coming to Idaho Falls. He will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday at Snake River Landing as part of the United Way of Idaho...
View ArticleBonneville County Sheriff’s Office holding open house for new office
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. AMMON — The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite the public to an open house at our new Ammon Field...
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Teen rushed to hospital after ATV accident in Idaho Falls
Multiple Idaho Falls police officers responded to the scene of the accident Tuesday evening. | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — A teenage girl was rushed to the hospital Tuesday...
View ArticleThe chilling story behind your ice
IDAHO FALLS – If you’ve bought a package of ice or eaten an icy treat in east Idaho, there’s a good possibility the ice came form Ball Storage and Ice. Ball Storage is the largest ice producing factory...
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Idaho Falls Albertsons celebrates grand reopening
Albertsons on 17th St. has been under renovation since May 4. / Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com. IDAHO FALLS — Dozens of people gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand reopening of Albertsons...
View ArticleApparent overdose kills alleged Walgreens pharmacy robber
Kyle R. Gneiting was arrested in April. | EastIdahoNews.com File Photo AMMON – A 34-year-old Ammon man alleged to have robbed a local pharmacy was found dead by family members late last week. Kyle R....
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Child’s death leaves ‘gaping hole in family’s soul’ as sister, mother remain...
blockquote p{font-size:14pt;margin-top:-24px;} Cole Eck died following a car crash in Wyoming Saturday. His sister and mother remain hospitalized. | Facebook. IDAHO FALLS — A 7-year-old boy with an...
View ArticleSword-wielding man allegedly chases and attacks brother in Idaho Falls
Daniel Paulsen IDAHO FALLS — A 29-year-old man brought a sword into a family dispute last week, say police. Daniel Paulsen, of Idaho Falls, chased his brother with a sword, and when he was unable to...
View ArticleMacy’s is closing another 100 stores
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — In a sign of how dramatically the retail shopping landscape is changing, Macy’s is closing 100 of its stores nationwide. Macy’s announced the closures Thursday. They represents...
View ArticleReopening for the Idaho Falls Temple has been postponed
IDAHO FALLS — Church officials have confirmed that the reopening for the Idaho Falls LDS Temple has been pushed back for several months. Starting in March 2015 the temple was closed to accommodate an...
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Iona voters seek to recall mayor
Lawrence Burke, Rod Moore and Curtis Bateman outside of the Iona city building. | Mike Price, EastIdahoNews.com IONA – A heated debate over recalling the Iona mayor has divided the city. The...
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Zoo Idaho Officially Welcomes Two New Residents
Zoo Idaho welcomes a female bobcat kitten./ photos courtesy city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — Zoo Idaho has a pair of new residents. Earlier this summer, the zoo took in a female bobcat kitten and a bull...
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Groundbreaking held for Jackson Hole Junction
Crews broke ground on Jackson Hole Junction in Idaho Falls Thursday morning. / photos courtesy Kevin Hansen, Riverbend Digital. IDAHO FALLS — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday morning for the...
View ArticleBody of Bonneville County woman discovered in canal
IDAHO FALLS — The body of a Bonneville County woman was discovered this morning after she apparently drove her vehicle into a canal on the 4000 block of East Ririe Highway. Deputies say 31-year-old...
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WATCH: Jackson Michelson gives us a preview of his concert tonight
Jackson Michelson performs in the 105.5/105.9 Hawk studios Thursday afternoon. | Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com. IDAHO FALLS — Country artist Jackson Michelson is promising a high-energy, fun show as he...
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