More snow to hit eastern Idaho on Tuesday
Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — It’s not done snowing in eastern Idaho this week. The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a winter storm warning for snow and blowing snow in...
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Local man injured after fighting fire at family cabin in Island Park
Courtesy photo ISLAND PARK — A family cabin in rural Fremont County was completely destroyed by a fire Christmas morning and a young man was injured trying to extinguish the blaze. Ten adults and one...
View ArticleOur 10 most viewed Facebook videos of 2016
The EastIdahoNews.com Facebook page logged millions of video views in 2016. We started streaming Facebook LIVE videos and captured some dramatic footage from a variety of stories over the year. Here...
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Renters displaced after apartment building fire
IFFD on scene at 139 S Water Ave | Stephan Rockefeller EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Renters in six units are temporarily without a home after an apartment building fire Tuesday morning. The Idaho...
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Warrant issued for man who pleaded guilty to starting Henry’s Creek Fire
Kristian John Lopez | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — An arrest warrant has been issued just weeks after the man responsible for the Henry’s Creek fire was released from jail. Previous...
View ArticlePocatello robbery suspect arrested in Idaho Falls
Moana Oliver | Bannock County Sheriffs Office POCATELLO — A suspect has been arrested in Christmas Eve robbery of a local Subway sandwich shop. The suspect, later identified as Moana Oliver, 53, was...
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The 10 most viewed ‘feel-good’ stories on EastIdahoNews.com in 2016
IDAHO FALLS — At EastIdahoNews.com, we try to provide a variety of news – not just doom and gloom. Here’s a look back at the top ten most viewed “feel-good” stories that were posted on...
View ArticleIdaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The city of Idaho Falls has completed snow removal activities associated with the recent winter weather event. As a result,...
View ArticleLocal snowmobiler found dead in Lemhi County
U P Lake area in Lemhi County SALMON — A Salmon man was found dead from exposure in rural Lemhi County on Christmas Eve. Michael Clarence Mogard, 58, was initially reported missing at 7 p.m. Dec. 23....
View ArticlePocatello couple arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges
Justin and Lonni Hoskins | Bannock County Jail POCATELLO — A local couple were taken into custody after a disturbance Tuesday night. Justin Hoskins, 36, was arrested for felony burglary and aggravated...
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Rigby men enter Alford plea in cattle theft, rebranding case
A Foster Farms cow that had been re-branded. According the the Idaho State Brand Inspector, Foster Farms brand is a “100” and the “JJ”, was branded over the top of the “100”. | Courtesy photo RIGBY —...
View ArticlePetition for community college certified for ballot, moves to next phase
EastIdahoNews.com file photo IDAHO FALLS — The community is a one major step closer to getting a community college. On Wednesday, the Bonneville County Elections office approved a petition by local...
View ArticleThe 10 most viewed videos of 2016 on EastIdahoNews.com
IDAHO FALLS — Viewers watched over 10 million minutes of video on EastIdahoNews.com during 2016. That’s almost two solid years of video watching. Several videos we posted this year went viral and were...
View ArticlePreston reports 10 burglaries in the past two months
Plywood fills the space where a chunk of cement was used to break the window and enter the POP’N PINS bowling alley recently during a string of burglaries in Preston. | Necia P. Seamons, Preston...
View ArticleSled dog race is community undertaking in Teton County
DRIGGS — The Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the country’s largest sled dog race outside of Alaska, is holding a stage in Driggs on Jan. 28. The race was launched in 1996 to showcase western Wyoming...
View ArticleBody of missing snowboarder found buried in snow near Grand Targhee
The following is a news release from the Teton County Wyoming Sheriff’s Office. GRAND TARGHEE — At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, December 29th, a 34-year-old man, Lee Kidd, was found deceased...
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The 10 most read stories on EastIdahoNews.com in 2016
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com posted thousands of stories in 2016 and had nearly 20 million pageviews over the course of the year. Here’s a look back at the top 10 most read stories on...
View ArticleIdaho Falls Mayor’s scholarship applications now available
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — At least $60K in scholarships for local students is the goal for the 12th Annual Mayor’s Scholarship Fund. Applications are...
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Where does the snow go that’s picked up by Idaho Falls street crews?
City crews will finish clearing snow from residential and commercial streets by Saturday morning. | Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com. IDAHO FALLS – Snow should be cleared from all commercial and...
View ArticleWestBank Convention Center plans grand reopening New Year’s Eve
IDAHO FALLS — After nearly two-and-a-half years in limbo, the WestBank Restaurant, Lounge & Convention Center is planning its grand opening Saturday with a New Year’s Eve bash. The property at 525...
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