Man arrested after allegedly stabbing friend in neck with scissors
POCATELLO — A 51-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon following a confrontation involving scissors. Police say Manuel Devinney flagged down an officer on the street and reported that he had been...
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AERIAL VIDEO: Henry’s Creek Fire over 80 percent contained
.featured-story-image {display:none;} for aerial footage of the fire area The following is taken from Monday updates from Great Basin Incident Command Team 7 and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office on...
View ArticlePolice continue investigating false reported shooting at Rigby Wendy’s
Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY — Police continue to investigate a false shooting reported at the Wendy’s fast food restaurant Saturday night but insist public safety was not in jeopardy...
View ArticleRexburg in the runnings for $250K grant to promote healthy youth
REXBURG — The city of Rexburg has been selected as a finalist for a $250,000 grant given to communities centered on improving the healthy lifestyles of youth. The city is working wth the Madison School...
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WATCH: Aerial video shows massive size of Henry’s Creek Fire
IDAHO FALLS — Firefighters continue to make progress on the Henry’s Fork Fire and it is now 81 percent contained, according to the Great Basin National Incident Management Team. The fire has burned...
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Massive fire destroys fur and leather processing building
Structure fire at Eagle Rock Fur & Leather UCON — An Idaho State Fire Marshal has been dispatched to investigate an early morning fire resulting in a significant financial loss. Eagle Rock Fur...
View ArticleDAY 10: Henry’s Creek Fire now 90 percent contained; road closures lifted
The following is an update from Great Basin Incident Command Team 7 on the Henry’s Creek Fire burning seven miles east of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — Firefighters continue making excellent progress on...
View ArticleIdaho Falls couple arrives home and finds man inside
Roger L. Gibson | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — A 59‐year‐old Idaho Falls man has been arrested after police say he stole items from a home. Police say Roger L. Gibson kicked in the...
View ArticleVideo shows radio station’s ATV being stolen
Stolen RZR | KUPI notes that at the time of the theft, the RZR had tires on, not tracks | Courtesy KUPI IDAHO FALLS — A local radio station wants your help finding its stolen ATV. Early Tuesday morning...
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2 WATER INCIDENTS: Man drowns in Swan Valley, kayaker safe in Idaho Falls
Bonneville County Search and Rescue crews on the Snake River in Idaho Falls. | EastIdahoNews.com. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to two different water situations this afternoon. Here...
View ArticleSoda Springs police ask for help identifying truck involved in theft
The following is a news release from the Soda Springs Police Department. SODA SPRINGS -– Police are requesting assistance in identifiying a vehicle involved in the theft of a trailer. On Aug. 21, a...
View ArticleThe Friday Night Flashback – Zero Week Edition
Photo courtesy Brad Barlow, B2X Photo. IDAHO FALLS — It feels good to be back covering high school football. The opening weekend of the season is so much fun to watch, feel, and participate in. There...
View ArticleDiscount Eastern Idaho State Fair tickets on sale now
BLACKFOOT — The Eastern Idaho State Fair is less than a week away, and right now gate and carnival tickets are being offered at discount pricing when you purchase them on or before September 2. This is...
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Madison County holds lowest unemployment rate in state
Stock image REXBURG – Madison County continues to have the lowest jobless rate in the state — about 2 percent less than the national average. By the numbers It had 2.8 percent unemployment in July, the...
View ArticleEast Idaho man found dead in state prison
BOISE — An eastern Idaho man who serving time in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution for felony aggravated battery was found dead Tuesday morning. An IMSI staff member found Roger Vincent Arellano,...
View ArticleMadison school levy passes with large majority
REXBURG — Voters in Madison School District 321 overwhelmingly voted to renew a nearly $2 million operational levy on Tuesday. The levy, which has been in place since 2014, will be used to purchase...
View ArticleUpdate: Mayor Responds to winning recall election
IONA – Iona Mayor Brad Anderson will stay in office after a recall election failed Tuesday. Of the 552 votes cast, 208 were in favor of the recall. “I’m excited to be able to continue and serve the...
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Subway & local police looking for kids who are playing safe
IDAHO FALLS –Subway Sandwich Shops and police agencies in east Idaho are on the lookout for kids who are “Playin’ Safe.” As children head back to school, officers in the Idaho Falls area and Subway...
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Man faces multiple charges after crashing at Idaho Falls Dealership
UPDATE Jeremy B. Blake | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Idaho Falls police say 37-year-old Jeremy B. Blake of Shelley was arrested for seven misdemeanors in relation to the crash this morning at...
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Melaleuca enjoying record growth during its best year ever
IDAHO FALLS — With a state-of-the-art building, record growth, new products and jobs, Melaleuca Inc. is enjoying its best year ever, and the CEO of one of Idaho’s largest companies says it will only...
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