New Fort Hall Casino groundbreaking set for Oct. 17
FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business Council has planned an official groundbreaking Oct. 17 on its $35 million expansion to the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center. The project, dubbed Casino...
View ArticleAmazon wants Prime members to read a book
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Amazon is bundling another benefit into its Prime program — books. Starting Wednesday, Prime members can pick from more than 1,000 digital books, magazines, short works and comic...
View ArticleRexburg man arrested on rape allegation
FREMONT COUNTY — A Rexburg man is in jail after investigators say he had sex with a teenage girl. Taylor Beattie, 20, was arrested Tuesday at his home in Rexburg. Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries...
View ArticlePair go to prison after meth bust in Bonneville County
The following is a Wednesday news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. POCATELLO – Edgar Amador-Carrillo, age 23, and Atenedoro Hernandez-Gomez, age 28, both of Malta,...
View ArticleAmmon man accused of robbing gas station with hatchet arrested after pursuit
Jacob M. Martin The following is a news release Wednesday from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. AMMON — Last night at approximately 10:40 p.m. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies...
View ArticleWomen arrested on drug charges following police search warrant
Sunny Ochoa and Hollie Fransen were arrested Tuesday night. | Pocatello Police Department. POCATELLO — Two women were arrested on drug charges Tuesday night as police served a search warrant at a home...
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Rexburg drive thru event promotes breast cancer screenings
REXBURG– A massive line of cars was waiting outside of Teton Radiology Madison Wednesday morning to take part in a drive thru breast cancer awareness event. “It’s an opportunity to build awareness for...
View ArticlePortneuf Medial Center Sold to Ardent Health Services
POCATELLO — The company that owns a majority share of Portneuf Medical Center is merging with another company creating the second largest private, for-profit hospital operator in the country. L.H.P....
View ArticleRirie schools cancelled due to technology issue
UPDATE: RIRIE –The superintendent of the Ririe School District says school was cancelled because the district is experiencing technology issues. Chad Williams says hardware problems are preventing the...
View ArticleIF School District issues statement on clown threats
The following is a news release from Idaho Falls School District 91. Idaho Falls School District 91 officials learned late last night that the social media postings about clowns coming to schools to...
View ArticleTo plow or not to plow? Teton County considers new criteria
DRIGGS — To change county snow plow routes there first needs to be an official and fair way to evaluate them, says the county public works department. “It’s hard to change the map,” said Public Works...
View ArticleTraffic restrictions set for 17th Street and 25th East tonight
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — Traffic will be restricted tonight at the intersection of 25th East (Hitt Road) and 17th Street as Rocky Mountain Power...
View ArticleMan airlifted to hospital after falling from scaffolding
Photo courtesy Kathy Clifton ISLAND PARK — A man was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after falling from scaffolding Thursday afternoon. Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries tells...
View ArticleTraffic backed for miles after multiple incidents on US 20
Photo courtesy Clint Kelley. RIGBY — Multiple cars slid off Highway 20 and at least one vehicle rolled Thursday afternoon as a fast-moving hail storm moved through the Rigby area. Officials say nobody...
View ArticleLeadore teacher finalist to receive $100,000 grant
LEADORE — Farmers Insurance announced today that Kevin Ramsey of Leadore School in Eastern Idaho has been named a finalist as part of the company’s Thank America’s Teachers® Dream Big Teacher...
View ArticleFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Watch what happens when we show up at the Rexburg Police...
Feel Good Friday is a weekly segment where EastIdahoNews.com surprises people in our community with random acts of kindness. This week, we showed up at the Rexburg Police Department to surprise the...
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10 honored with ‘Distinguished Under 40’ award in Idaho Falls
Ten young professionals were honored with a Distinguished Under 40 award Thursday evening. | photos courtesy Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce IDAHO FALLS — The Young Professionals Network of the...
View ArticleJudge denies former sheriff’s request for probation release
Blair Olsen | Idaho Department of Correction RIGBY — A former Jefferson County sheriff found guilty of misusing public funds was denied a request to be released from probation Thursday. A Twin Falls...
View ArticleIFFD conducting training exercises on burning home
photo courtesy Kristina Broers BONNEVILLE COUNTY — The Idaho Falls Fire Department is burning a home to the ground as part of a training exercise today. The house, located on North 5th East, was...
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Henry’s Creek fire prompts special big game hunt
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. IDAHO FALLS — In response to a wildfire that burned about 75 percent of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area near Idaho...
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