2 arrested in Fort Hall after shocking toddler pot video: ‘He’s all tripped...
FORT HALL — Shocking video posted on Facebook shows four adults smoking marijuana in front of a toddler. One woman blows smoke into the child’s face and, at one point, appears to stick the joint in his...
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Critical resources brought in to fight Henry’s Creek Fire as blaze grows to...
IDAHO FALLS — Firefighters continue to battle active flames on the Henry’s Creek Fire six miles east of Idaho Falls. A recent recon flight depicts the fire at 25,000 acres. Agency officials expect that...
View ArticleConservation group seeks sportsmen’s opinions
Photo courtesy Rob Thornberry IDAHO FALLS — The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is joining with Jimmy’s All-Seasons Angler in Idaho Falls to host an open house about conserving the places...
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GALLERY: Viewer submitted photos of the Henry’s Creek Fire
Photo by Jason Averill The Henry’s Creek Fire has burned over 25,000 acres since Sunday and crews continue to battle the fast-moving blaze. Here is a collection of photos many of you have sent to...
View ArticleConvicted felon admits to shooting puppy and possessing handgun
Margaret F. Vaszquez appeared in Fremont County court Tuesday afternoon. | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com. ST. ANTHONY — A convicted felon on the run from Pennsylvania admitted this afternoon...
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Vape store worker sentenced to prison for possessing nude photos of teen
REXBURG — A convicted sex offender was sentenced to 12 years in prison Wednesday morning for possessing sexually exploitative material containing a child. Judge Alan Stephens ordered 42-year-old...
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Idaho Falls homeowners association partners with city to build neighborhood park
Photos courtesy Kerry Hammon, City of Idaho Falls The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — It started with a vision six years ago, and this summer it became a...
View ArticleConstruction worker hit in Island Park
The following is a news release from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. On Tuesday a deputy from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a construction worker being...
View ArticleWatch high school sports on EastIdahoNews.com this year
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is proud to announce a partnership with IdahoSports.com to bring you local in-depth high school sports coverage this year. Log on to EastIdahoNews.com every game day and...
View ArticleAir quality warning issued for several east Idaho localities
IDAHO FALLS – Heavy smoke from the Henry’s Creek Fire has forced the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to issue an air quality alert for several areas in east Idaho. Current elevated DEQ...
View ArticleRupert Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography
Erik Rodriguez The following is a news release from The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. POCATELLO — Erik Rodriguez, 25, of Rupert, Idaho, pleaded guilty today to sexual exploitation...
View ArticleWhy are Ririe Reservoir and Blacktail Park closed?
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office BONNEVILLE COUNTY — Some have been asking about why Ririe Reservoir and Blacktail Park are closed. Fire operations are based...
View ArticleFort Hall woman admits to cutting baby’s throat while on drugs
Alyssa Timbana | Facebook The following is a news release from The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho POCATELLO – Alyssa Timbana, 19, of Fort Hall, pleaded guilty today in United States...
View ArticleUpdate from incident commander on the Henry’s Creek Fire
BONNEVILLE COUNTY — Hundreds of firefighters have been arriving in east Idaho all day to battle the Henry’s Creek Fire. The bulk of the fire is in the Tex Creek and Meadow Creek area. At least 43,000...
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Active police situation in Ucon; at least 4 in handcuffs
Multiple police units have responded to a developing situation in Ucon. | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com UCON — Multiple Bonneville County Sheriff deputies and Ucon police officers are...
View ArticleReverse 911 call made to residents warning fire is approaching
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. IDAHO FALLS — As this fire event is moving eastward, in and toward the Fall Creek area, dispatch has made a reverse 911 call...
View ArticleDAY 5: Henry’s Creek Fire burns over 52,000 acres
Photo courtesy Michael Byers UPDATE 10:00 a.m. The following is an update from Great Basin Incident Command Team 7 Currently the Henry’s Creek Fire is 52,233 acres in size and 30 percent contained....
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GALLERY PART 2: User submitted photos of the Henry’s Creek Fire
Photo by Michael Byers EastIdahoNews.com users have captured hundreds of photos of the Henry’s Creek Fire. Here’s a collection of a few that some of you have shared with us. If you have pictures of the...
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Two men arrested on theft-related charges in Ucon
Tony Cone, left, and Derek Cocozza | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Editor’s note: This is an update to the police situation in Ucon on Wednesday evening. The following is from a news release...
View ArticleAlpine, Wyoming, Subway robbed at gunpoint
ALPINE, Wyo. — Authorities are investigating an armed robbery at the Subway restaurant located at 46 Iron Horse Regional Trail in Alpine. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said the incident took...
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