Secret Santa surprises mother of 4 just days after her husband dies
EDITOR’S NOTE: A Secret Santa and his wife have asked EastIdahoNews.com to help them give away $100,000 to deserving people and families living in east Idaho. From now until Christmas, Santa’s “elves”...
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Where to get a fresh-cut Christmas tree in east Idaho
The tree farm at Haroldsen Gardens has spruces at all stages of growth. | Carrie Snider, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — If you haven’t gotten your fresh-cut Christmas tree this year, it’s not too...
View ArticleLaw enforcement respond to more than 150 traffic incidents this weekend
Courtesy photo IDAHO FALLS — Law enforcement in Bonneville County responded to more than 150 traffic incidents in and around Idaho Falls this weekend. Parts of Bonneville County received 17 to 18...
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Elementary students receive an early Christmas surprise with a room makeover
Hector Ramero and Luis Alaba | Courtesy photo BLACKFOOT– Two young Blackfoot students recently got an early holiday surprise when teachers and community members rallied to renovate their bedroom. It’s...
View ArticleBLM Seeks Public Input on St. Anthony sand dunes
The following is a news release from the Bureau of Land Management. ST. ANTHONY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office wants to improve the public’s experience at the St....
View ArticleOwner of south Idaho trucking company delivers U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Gary Amoth’s truck transported the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington D.C. earlier this month. Amoth traveled 3,800 miles across the country to deliver the tree. | Courtesy U.S. Forest Service...
View ArticleCity of Idaho Falls lifts snow removal restrictions
IDAHO FALLS — The City of Idaho Falls has completed snow removal activities associated with the recent winter weather event. As a result, the parking restrictions have been lifted. The Public Works...
View ArticleWinter storm warning in effect for Monday night, Tuesday
Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a winter storm warning for various parts of eastern Idaho starting Monday and continuing through...
View ArticlePower restored to 1,000 customers after evening outage
UPDATE 9:00 p.m. Power has been restored and electricity is back on. UPDATE 8:30 p.m. Power is starting to be restored to homes but authorities are worried about cold load pickup. Residents are asked...
View ArticleA Secret Santa surprise that will allow this woman to walk again
EDITOR’S NOTE: A Secret Santa and his wife have asked EastIdahoNews.com to help them give away $100,000 to deserving people and families living in east Idaho. From now until Christmas, Santa’s “elves”...
View ArticleTeenager dies following snowmobile crash in Bonneville Co. foothills
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. BONNEVILLE COUNTY — At approximately 4:10 p.m., Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Falls Ambulance responded to...
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Why this Idaho Falls house is decorated in thousands of lights
Larry Owens got the idea to do a light and music show 10 years ago and has been doing it ever since. | Photos by Carrie Snider, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Why did Larry Owens decide to don every...
View ArticleSecret Santa surprises young pregnant mother whose husband died weeks ago
EDITOR’S NOTE: A Secret Santa and his wife have asked EastIdahoNews.com to help them give away $100,000 to deserving people and families living in east Idaho. From now until Christmas, Santa’s “elves”...
View ArticleMuseum of Idaho receives $10,000 grant for expansion
The following is a news release from the Museum of Idaho. IDAHO FALLS — The Museum of Idaho (MOI) has received a $10,000 grant from the REA Charitable Trust Grant (Wells Fargo) for their expansion...
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Funeral services planned for teen killed in snowmobile accident
Logan Billman | GoFundMe AMMON — A teenager killed in a snowmobile accident Monday night has been identified as Logan Billman. The following is his obituary: Logan Alan Billman, 14, of Ammon, passed...
View ArticleFamily donates teddy bears for siblings of stillborn babies
The following is a news release from Portneuf Medical Center. POCATELLO — Portneuf Labor and Delivery was recently the recipient of a tender and generous donation. Ten years ago the Sanford family...
View ArticleIdaho Falls attic fire results in $25,000 in damage
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — At approximately 2:45 p.m. today, the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 710 Sharp Place for a report of a...
View ArticleSearch underway for Utah man who disappeared on drive to Pocatello
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who they say drove to Pocatello and failed to return home. Paul Meiling, 77, left for Pocatello Monday morning and was...
View ArticleYoung mother diagnosed with cancer after husband’s death is surprised by...
EDITOR’S NOTE: A Secret Santa and his wife have asked EastIdahoNews.com to help them give away $100,000 to deserving people and families living in east Idaho. From now until Christmas, Santa’s “elves”...
View ArticleWINTER STORM: It’s going to be a White Christmas in east Idaho
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — The National Weather Service in Pocatello is predicting a major storm system will hit eastern Idaho this weekend. A winter storm warning has been issued and...
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