Man arrested on grand theft, drug charges
REXBURG — A Pocatello man was arrested Saturday evening after police say he stole a car. Richard Steffens, 21, was stopped around 7:45 p.m. on University Boulevard after exiting US 20. Police say a...
View ArticleUPDATE: Fire damages, but doesn’t destroy potato processing plant in Firth
Smoke from a raging fire billows from the Idaho Supreme potato processing plant in Firth the morning of Sept. 5. | Bingham County Sheriff’s Office FIRTH — A potato processing plant off Highway 91 in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SUV vs semi trailer accident diverted traffic
An SUV ended up in a ditch and a semi-trailer had tires shredded in a crash Monday in Ammon. | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com AMMON — An accident between an SUV and semi-trailer diverted...
View ArticleGun store burglary suspect pleads guilty to Madison County charges
Travis Castro REXBURG — An Idaho Falls man accused of leading police on a pursuit through the streets of Rexburg with stolen guns in his truck pleaded guilty to three of four felony charges Monday in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Man who died in Bonneville County crash identified
A two vehicle crash on 15th East in Bonneville County on Monday | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com UPDATE: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says one person has died in the crash. Story...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Local company designs corn mazes that are out of this world!
Designed by Maze Play | Celebrating Star Trek’s 50th anniversary. | Located at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL. | Courtesy photo FIRTH– A local maze designing company travels the country...
View ArticlePlay choreographer accused of molesting girl will stand trial
Jared Reid | Photo courtesy Madison County Jail REXBURG –A Firth man charged with a sex crime after allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl will stand trial. Jared Reid, 38, pleaded not guilty in...
View ArticleBabysitter’s husband sent to prison for touching children inappropriately
Thomas D. Roberts | Photo courtesy Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. IDAHO FALLS — A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for molesting a young girl his wife was babysitting....
View ArticleSecurity cameras catch thief stealing motorcycle
Video of thief stealing motorcycle | Action Motor Sports IDAHO FALLS — A local business is feeling the loss of a $15,000 motorcycle after a thief cut the lock to a gated part of the business to steal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Contract between DeOrr Kunz family, former investigator includes privacy policy
DeOrr Kunz Jr. | EastIdahoNews.com file photo IDAHO FALLS — After the parents of missing child DeOrr Kunz Jr. sued their former private investigator for breaching confidentiality, EastIdahoNews.com...
View ArticleFreddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers heading to Rexburg
REXBURG — A new burger and custard restaurant will soon be heading to the Upper Valley. Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers plans to build on North 2nd E. and Ricks Ave near Papa Murphy’s pizza....
View ArticleFamily owned plumbing distributor opening in Rigby
RIGBY — Canyon Pipe & Supply, a wholesale plumbing distributor, is opening a new location in east Idaho. The store will be located at 458 N. 4000 E. Suite #3 in Rigby. The family owned and operated...
View ArticleWells Fargo CEO is ‘sorry’— but he’s not stepping down
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf is “sorry” for the fake-account scandal at his bank, but he’s got no plans to exit despite a growing firestorm. “The best thing I can do is lead this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lend a helping hand — walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Idaho Falls
A recent Walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Boise. | National MS Society IDAHO FALLS – In 2003, Susan Miller’s world was turned upside-down. She couldn’t work, she lost feeling in one half of her body and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Idaho Falls paint shop significantly damaged in fire
Idaho Falls Fire Deparment on Heyrend Way | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — A paint shop suffered $10,000 in damage due to a fire that started Tuesday evening. The Idaho Falls Fire...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UPDATE: Women no longer under investigation after money returned
Surveillance camera images show two women police say are persons of interest in the case. | Photo courtesy Rexburg Police Department. UPDATE 7:30 p.m. Rexburg Police confirm that the women under...
View ArticleMan killed in auto-pedestrian accident in Idaho Falls
One person killed after being struck by a car on Broadway on Tuesday. | Courtesy photo Update: IDAHO FALLS — A 67‐year‐old man was killed in an accident Tuesday night on West Broadway in Idaho Falls,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Concerns raised over prosecutor’s plea agreement with man accused of raping teen
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains graphic details involving an alleged sexual assault. Reader and viewer discretion is advised. ST. ANTHONY — An Ashton man charged with raping a teenage girl has...
View ArticleThousands of whitefish die on South Fork
Stock photo of a mountain whitefish. Thousands of mountain whitefish have perished along the South Fork of the Snake River since last Thursday, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said. It is...
View ArticleNew Bonneville high school receives name, mascot
The following is a news release from Bonbeville Joint School District 93. BONNEVILLE COUNTY — The wait is over and we now know the new name and mascot for D93’s new high school. The Board of Trustees...
View Article