Watch: Dash Cam Video Shows Intense Police Pursuit ending with crash
Dash camera video captured from a Rexburg police car shows the dramatic police pursuit with Travis Castro. This video was shown during Castro’s preliminary hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 7. REXBURG — A...
View ArticleBonneville prosecutor releases findings of Christopher Tapp report
The following is a news release from Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel R. Clark IDAHO FALLS — It is the role and responsibility of the Bonneville County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney...
View ArticleBoise doctor going to prison after being found guilty on 80 drug charges
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. BOISE –- Michael Minas, 50, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced Thursday to eight years in federal prison on 80...
View ArticleFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: We spent a morning paying for people’s groceries
Feel Good Friday is a weekly segment where EastIdahoNews.com surprises people in our community with random acts of kindness. This week, we visited a local store and spent the morning buying people’s...
View ArticleIdaho Falls home a total loss after fire
The home is considered a total loss after the Thursday evening fire. | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com. IDAHO FALLS — Firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a...
View ArticleLocal firefighter awarded Idaho Medal of Honor
Sean Allen | Courtesy of the city of Idaho Falls BOISE — A local firefighter will receive the Idaho Medal of Honor for “performing with exceptional courage and bravery,” according to a news release...
View ArticleLocal man kidnapped in Mexico, says he’s now safe
Lynnette and Bob Meek | Facebook IDAHO FALLS — A man with ties to Idaho Falls was kidnapped in Mexico, but says he is now safe. Bob Meek, who recently moved to Utah, was traveling on business in Mexico...
View ArticleEast Idaho Eats: Aunt Annie’s Kitchen is always popping up a treat
AMMON — A local treat shop specializing in popcorn and fudge has perfected their recipes to give customers the ultimate flavors. “Right now I’ve got 68 flavors of popcorn, and usually 16 to 18 kinds of...
View ArticleSixth Annual ‘Treasures Tour’ being held today
IDAHO FALLS — The Bonneville County Heritage Association will host its sixth annual Treasures Tour today. This year’s event will highlight experiences, innovations and landmarks significant to the...
View ArticlePeople release names of 2 people hurt in crash on Highway 26
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police. RIRIE — On Friday, September 9th, 2016, at approximately 9:49 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on US 26 at...
View ArticleJury finds man accused of shooting brother not guilty
POCATELLO — Not guilty of aggravated battery and use of a deadly weapon. The Idaho State Journal reports that was the verdict of the seven-woman, five-man jury that heard testimony in the trial of...
View ArticleMan held captive in Mexico credits faith, prayer for his safe rescue
IDAHO FALLS – The former president of Wada Farms credits the “faith and prayers of thousands” for his safe rescue after being held for ransom for 18 hours in Mexico. Bob Meek, who recently moved to...
View ArticleMilitary documentary premieres today at ISU
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO -— Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Service Center is being recognized by the Idaho State Journal’s full-length...
View ArticleBlackfoot couple expecting conjoined twins
Chelsea and Nick Torres are pictured here with their 3-year-old, Jaysin. The Blackfoot couple is expecting conjoined twin girls. | Submitted photo. BLACKFOOT — It takes a lot of love and courage to...
View ArticleCommission opens investigation of Intermountain Gas Company rate increase...
The following is a news release from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. BOISE — Parties who want to intervene in Intermountain Gas Company’s application to increase base rates have until Sept. 23...
View ArticleSUNDERLAND: A successful surgery – and living with a power cord
My life line. | Nate Sunderland, EastIdahoNews.com Thanks to the tireless work of my medical team at Intermountain Medical Center, my surgery appears to have been successful. Inside my body is an LVAD,...
View ArticleDrivers asked to use caution after dust storm causes crash near Ririe
RIRIE — Idaho State Police is currently investigating an injury crash on US 26, east of Ririe. Details of the crashed have not been released but officers are on scene investigating. Police say...
View ArticleI.F. native serving aboard U.S. Navy ship forged from World Trade Center steel
MAYPORT, Florida -– As the nation observes the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a 2011 Idaho Falls High School graduate and Idaho Falls native is serving in the U.S. Navy...
View ArticleSeeking the Big Screen
Follow Idaho native Spencer Woodhouse as he chases his dream of directing his screenplay, “The Quest for Perpetual Bliss.” | Idaho Falls Magazine The Quest for Perpetual Bliss “The Quest for Perpetual...
View ArticleHot summer will affect hunting season in Idaho
EastIdahoNews.com file photo DRIGGS — September is here, and so is bow season, with the rest of the hunting season soon to follow. What are the prospects for this year? Our partners, Teton Valley News...
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