Man dressed as woman taken into custody after high speed chase in Rexburg
The video above was shot live as the pursuit ended. UPDATE: Capt. Randy Lewis of the Rexburg Police Department says Rexburg police were notified by Madison County Dispatch around 2:30 p.m. Thursday...
View ArticleDeputies ask for public’s help in identifying suspects
These photos were taken from security video at the Ammon Walmart. | Courtesy Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday....
View ArticleWATCH: Surveillance video shows police pursuit ending in massive crash
REXBURG — Surveillance video obtained by EastIdahoNews.com shows a police pursuit ending Thursday afternoon with a massive crash. The video, recorded by a camera attached to a Main St. business, shows...
View ArticleMadison School District seeks renewal of operational levy
REXBURG — An operational levy that has provided Madison County School District 321 with nearly one million dollars in textbooks is up for renewal on Aug. 30. “We’re asking the voters to approve a...
View ArticleTwo Idaho legislators face investigations after alleged affair
@media(max-width: 826px){ .sidebar {margin-bottom:22px;} } Jim Guthrie, R-Inkom, and Rep. Christy Perry, R-Nampa BOISE — The Senate is informally investigating an east Idaho state senator’s use of...
View ArticleVeteran talk radio host Mark Richardson leaving show
IDAHO FALLS — After a distinguished 24-year career in talk radio, Mark Richardson is leaving his show on KEIR 101.1 FM. Richardson will begin teaching government and American history at Bonneville...
View ArticleWoman killed in Swan Valley ATV accident
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. SWAN VALLEY — On August 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Idaho Falls Ambulance...
View ArticleIdaho Falls division chief receives professional honor
Division Chief Jeff Parsons | Idaho Falls Fire Department Office The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls on Friday. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Fire Department Division Chief Jeff...
View ArticleMelaleuca donates $600,000 of products to Louisiana flood victims
Melaleuca donated $600,000 worth of products to flood victims in Louisiana. | @FLVanderSloot Twitter IDAHO FALLS – When Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot learned tens of thousands of homes were damaged...
View ArticleLynyrd Skynyrd promises a rockin’ show at Portneuf Health Trust Ampitheatre
POCATELLO — Rock and roll powerhouse Lynyrd Skynyrd will be rocking out at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre next Friday, Aug. 26. With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide...
View ArticleBack 2 School Giveaway event to help children in need
CHUBBUCK – Children in need can get school supplies and more for free at the Back 2 School Giveaway in Chubbuck on Saturday. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 202 West Siphon Road. This event...
View ArticleAlbertsons launches app, fuel savings program
IDAHO FALLS — Albertsons launched a mobile app and gas rewards program this week in an effort to help customers save money. The free ‘Just for U’ app can be downloaded to IOS or Android devices and the...
View ArticleAlturas Academy holds open house before first day
IDAHO FALLS — The new charter school, Alturas Academy opened its doors to the public for the first time this week. “We want to give the parents and the students an opportunity bring all (of) their...
View ArticleLocal mom organizing children’s grieving group after husband’s death
IDAHO FALLS — It’s been a painful year and a half for Anna Long and her two children. The young mother, her 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter recently moved into an Idaho Falls neighborhood after...
View ArticleOne man dies, child taken to hospital after rollover
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. DUBIOS — Idaho State Police are investigating a rollover crash on Interstate 15 in Clark County. The accident occurred at about 3 p.m....
View ArticleUPDATE: Henry’s Creek Fire now more than 10,000 acres
UPDATE: Firefighters continue suppression activities on the Henrys Creek Fire (formerly referred to as the Blackhawk Estates Fire) as it burns approximately seven mile east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. The...
View ArticleExplosives found in Pocatello Garage
POCATELLO — Dynamite found in a Pocatello garage has closed down Highway 30 and traffic has been rerouted to Philbin Road. Around 3 p.m., a person called the Pocatello Police Department and told them...
View ArticleShelley man killed in car crash
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police. SHELLEY — On August 22, 2016, at approximately 10:38 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash on US 91 near Bowman Rd. Jason...
View Article2 cabins burn as Henry’s Creek Fire spreads to 17,000 acres
Photo courtesy Andrew Scholes UPDATE 8:30 a.m. The following is an update from the Bureau of Land Management IDAHO FALLS — Firefighters convened at the Incident Command Post (ICP) off Ammon Road at...
View ArticleRexburg man who allegedly attacked a man in his home testifies in court
Ryan Herren appears in court in Madison County on Monday. | Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — A Rexburg man accused of beating a man in his home and damaging his car testified in court...
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