I.F. man arrested for trying to sell drugs to undercover officer on Facebook
Charles L. Schmidt | Bonneville County Jail The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS – Local authorities arrested 47‐year‐old Charles L. Schmidt on various...
View ArticleDrivers reminded to be alert for wildlife near highways
The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. IDAHO FALLS — With the changing seasons, the Idaho Transportation Department reminds drivers to be alert for wildlife that may...
View ArticleISU looking for families with fighting siblings age 4-11
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO – Families with two or more children ages 4-11 who physically fight on a regular basis are sought for the Sibling Aggression...
View ArticleLocal group seeks taxing district to change EITC to College of Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Technical College IDAHO FALLS — Support to create a community college in Idaho Fall is growing in and local group is gathering signatures to create a community college district in...
View ArticleDeputies respond to a shots fired call in Jefferson County, two reported injured
The following is a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. RIGBY — Jefferson County deputies responded to a shots fired call late Tuesday night. At around 10:30 p.m. the Jefferson...
View ArticleStore owner recounts armed robbery in Pocatello
Courtesy image BLACKFOOT — A Pingree man is sitting in a Bingham County jail cell after eluding officers Monday night. Authorities say Arnulfo Villasenor robbed K&B Kwik Stop on Pershing Avenue in...
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12-year-old gifted new heart, released from hospital on her birthday
Shalese Martin sitting in a pile of birthday presents sent from family and friends. RIGBY– It was 108 days of anticipation from the time a Rigby girl was placed on the donor list for a new heart until...
View ArticleTeenage girl dies following Madison County house fire
Courtesy Michael La Course UPDATE 1:00 p.m. The following is a news release from the Madison Fire Department. Today at 8:27 a.m., Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a possible structure...
View ArticleBingham Memorial Hospital announces winners of annual coloring contest
Logan Shepherd, Lilia Olsen and Josh Jones are the winners of the annual coloring contest. | Bingham Memorial Hospital The following is a news release from Bingham Memorial Hospital. BLACKFOOT —...
View ArticleStudent arrested for brandishing firearm in high school parking lot
The following is a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. RIGBY — On Wednesday, Oct. 26, it was reported to Jefferson County Deputies that a 17-year-old male juvenile brandished a...
View ArticleCity of Pocatello Assures Residents Drinking Water is Safe
The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — This morning, the City of Pocatello was notified of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s intent to request that...
View ArticleImportant information if you suffered damage from the Henry’s Creek Fire
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. BONNEVILLE COUNTY — As part of a continuing investigation into the Henry’s Creek Fire last August, the Bonneville County...
View ArticleGoFundMe established for girl who died in Rexburg house fire
Monica Franco | GoFundMe REXBURG– A GoFundMe account has been established for a 16-year-old girl who died following a house fire Wednesday morning. Monica Franco attended Madison High School and was a...
View ArticleNew video released on AK-47 bandit who robbed Rexburg credit union
REXBURG – The FBI is issuing new information on a man who committed armed robberies in five states over the course of three years. He’s been called the AK-47 Bandit, and robbed East Idaho Credit Union...
View ArticlePerson shot in groin in Jefferson County
RIGBY — A person was shot in Jefferson County on Thursday morning. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Central Fire District Quick Response Unit and an Idaho Falls ambulance responded to shots fired...
View ArticleVanderSloot, Meador honored with Hall of Fame awards
Frank VanderSloot and Phil Meador were named to the Southeast Idaho Business and Achievement Awards Hall of Fame on Wednesday night in Pocatello. | Doug Lindley, Idaho State Journal POCATELLO — Beneath...
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Man who crashed following high speed pursuit claims gas pedal was stuck
Jeffrey Pister IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man told police his gas pedal got stuck after he crashed into a pickup following a high-speed pursuit Saturday evening. Jeffrey Pister, 24, is facing one...
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Eastern Idaho anticipating thousands to attend solar eclipse 2017
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce held a community information meeting Tuesday about preparing for the total solar eclipse, and the influx of visitors it will bring to Idaho. Watch the entire...
View ArticleLock Your Doors: Alert issued after suspect runs from Madison Co. deputies
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE INCIDENT ARE POSTED HERE REXBURG — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office issued the following emergency notification phone call Thursday evening: Tonight at 7:15 p.m. Tyrell Fisher...
View ArticleFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Rigby student stunned when we show up at school
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 Rigby Middle School to surprise Rainy Gallup. Her...
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