EIRMC turns 30, collects 30,000 cans of food for food banks
The following is a news release from Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. IDAHO FALLS — Today EIRMC is officially turning 30. EIRMC is celebrating three decades of service with a 30,000 canned food...
View ArticleWatch us surprise a viewer with an NES Classic Nintendo
AMMON — A few weeks ago we here at EastIdahoNews.com were able to get our hands on an NES Classic Nintendo Edition (let’s be honest – Nate Eaton’s wife was at Target around 5 a.m. for a Hatchimal. They...
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Jefferson Co. detectives searching for 2 suspects in connection to home invasion
RIGBY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has obtained arrest warrants for two suspects that were believed to be involved in a home invasion that resulted in the shooting of suspect William L....
View Article‘Jeopardy!’ champ wanted to be on the show since she was a teenager
(CNN) — The cancer-stricken “Jeopardy!” contestant whose six-game winning streak ended Wednesday was fulfilling a lifelong dream. Cindy Stowell, a 41-year-old science content developer from Austin,...
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir to sing at Trump’s presidential inauguration
SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon Tabernacle Choir announced Thursday morning that it will sing at the presidential inauguration for the United State’s 45th president. The inauguration ceremony for...
View ArticleMan dies in Idaho’s first flu-related case of the season
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health. IDAHO FALLS — A southern Idaho man over the age of 50 has died from an influenza-related illness. This is Idaho’s first...
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Police issue warning about fake movie money being used at businesses
Photo: City of Pocatello The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — The Pocatello Police Department is warning local businesses about recent attempts to pass movie prop...
View ArticleFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Woman donates Hatchimal to girl with leukemia
Feel Good Friday is a weekly segment where EastIdahoNews.com partners with Wackerli Auto to surprise people in our community with random acts of kindness. This week, a woman named Amanda Love called...
View ArticleWhere to get rid of your Christmas Tree
IDAHO FALLS — The city of Idaho Falls and other eastern Idaho communities will have specified drop-off locations for Christmas tree disposal after the holidays. In Bonneville County, Christmas trees...
View ArticleA grinch stole $2,000 of property from her house so Secret Santa stepped in
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 ArticleDelivery services working right up to Christmas Day
Nichole Stanford, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — Having packages delivered right to your door has become a huge part of holiday shopping. With retailers like Amazon and Walmart offering free shipping,...
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East Idaho Eats: Mrs. Powell’s cinnamon rolls don’t disappoint
A classic cinnamon roll AMMON — Some people say it isn’t the size of the cinnamon roll, but the taste that matters most. But at Mrs. Powell’s Bakery and Deli — they hope customers don’t have to pick...
View ArticleSearch ongoing for missing snowboarder, last spotted at Grand Targhee Resort
Teton Valley News GRAND TARGHEE – A snowboarder has been missing since Friday afternoon, according to information from the Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office and a missing person flyer is posted at...
View ArticleWith no heat & sick kids, Secret Santa helps this local father
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 ArticleCity of Idaho Falls implements parking restrictions following snowfall
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event according to the newly adopted Snow...
View ArticleSecret Santa Special: Watch all of the 2016 Surprises
Earlier this year, a Secret Santa couple approached EastIdahoNews.com and asked if we would help them give away $100,000 to deserving families in east Idaho. We put the call out and received nearly...
View ArticleIFPD: Do not travel unless absolutely necessary
An Idaho Transportation Department camera shows poor visibility and roads conditions on I-15 near Idaho Falls. | ITD IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking people to avoid travel...
View ArticleAberdeen first-grader gets special Christmas wish granted
Wishes do come true — at least for 6-year-old Remington Cornforth, who wished for her big brother, Marine Kyler Maxwell, to come back home for Christmas. The Cornforth family got together and took...
View ArticleEastIdahoNews.com’s top 10 most popular Facebook posts from 2016
Facebook photo At the end of last year, 10,619 people had liked the EastIdahoNews.com Facebook page. Fast forward 365 days and we have over 37,000 Facebook friends. We appreciate each and every one of...
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Massive fire burns Ucon potato warehouse Monday morning
Courtesy photo UCON — A massive fire destroyed large portions of the Snake River Plains Potatoes processing plant at 10971 North Yellowstone Highway on Monday morning. Crews from the Ucon Volunteer...
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