Man wanted by parole agents in Madison County evades capture again
Tyrell Fisher | Madison County Sheriff’s Office REXBURG — A Madison County man has evaded capture by law enforcement once again. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office confirms deputies attempted to...
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UPDATE: Man dies after being run over by truck at construction site
UPDATE 1:05 p.m. The following is an update from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office: On Nov. 1 at approximately 10:25 a.m., Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Falls Ambulance responded...
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Person killed after tanker truck carrying fuel crashes, catches fire
The truck carrying diesel fuel crashed into a vehicle. 10,000 gallons of fuel spilled and the driver of the car was killed. | Photos: Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com helicopter CLAYTON — A...
View ArticleSheriff says second suspect involved in home invasion that led to gunfire
RIGBY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating a home invasion and shooting that occurred on Oct. 27. Sheriff Steve Anderson says investigators believe when the homeowner...
View ArticleMen plead guilty, admit to damaging National Parks
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyoming — Five defendants from the Canadian group High On Life appeared Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark...
View ArticleWoman who forged checks from her employer sentenced
Ariel C. Murdock | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS – A woman who stole thousands of dollars from her employer by writing checks to herself has been sentenced, but wasn’t court ordered to...
View ArticleTwin Falls man gets prison for transporting, possessing child pornography
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. BOISE – Stephen Roy Walker, 43, of Twin Falls was sentenced Tuesday in United States District Court to 300...
View ArticleParolee on the run arrested in Bonneville County
Tyrell Fisher | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office REXBURG — Third time is the charm for law enforcement attempting to catch a parolee who has fled twice from police. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleNitro Circus Live coming to Idaho Falls
The following is a news release from Nitro Circus Live. IDAHO FALLS — After crisscrossing the globe this year on its biggest tour yet, the greatest action sports show on the planet – Travis Pastrana’s...
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SUV driver slams into power pole, driver arrested for DUI
The driver of the SUV crashed into the power pole around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com BONNEVILLE COUNTY — Deputies have responded to 25th East and Iona Rd. after a...
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Local celebrities taking the stage at Dancing with the Rexburg Stars
Dina Summers, left, Nichole Stanford, and Natalia Hepworth. | Photos courtesy Josh Peterson REXBURG — Locals can watch their favorite public figures shake their tail feathers this weekend at the 7th...
View ArticleLocal activist headed to North Dakota to join protest
Pocatello therapist Crete Brown plans to go with area residents to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation soon to join a massive protest by Native Americans against an oil pipeline being placed near the...
View ArticleGO FISH: IDFG opens Dry Bed Canal to fish salvage
EastIdahoNews.com file photo The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Idaho Fish and Game issued a salvage order for the Dry Bed Canal on the South Fork Snake River...
View ArticleBonneville D93 settles on name, mascot for new high school
The following is a news release from Bonneville Joint School District 93. BONNEVILLE COUNTY — Two committees, multiple surveys, and countless hours later, the D93 Board of Trustees has a name and...
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Law enforcement hits deadline to submit rape kit audit
The Idaho State Police Forensic Services lab tests for DNA samples. The submission of rape kits for DNA collection is left entirely up to law enforcement discretion and the submission rates vary widely...
View ArticleLocal man injured from accidental shooting
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. AMMON — At approximately 10:40 p.m. last night Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Idaho Falls Ambulance...
View ArticleMan acquitted of shooting his brother found with sawed-off shotgun
Dustin Sweeney | Pocatello Police Department POCATELLO — A man who was recently found not guilty in the shooting of his brother was arrested Thursday after police discovered heroin, methamphetamine and...
View ArticleWe need your help to give away $100,000
A secret Santa and his wife want EastIdahoNews.com to give away $100,000 to individuals and families in need this holiday season. Here are a few rules: 1. Sorry, but you cannot nominate yourself. 2....
View ArticlePolice: Man arrested after grabbing woman by throat, causing her to pass out
Jerad R. Contreras | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — A 27‐year‐old Idaho Falls man faces a felony attempted strangulation charge after allegedly choking a woman. Police arrested Jerad...
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‘Sunday Bandit’ arrested for indecent exposure outside doctor’s office
REXBURG — A man neighbors have nicknamed the “Sunday Bandit” was arrested on a new indecent exposure charge Wednesday night. The nickname comes after Cody Polatis, 21, was caught several times breaking...
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