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Mountain lion and three kittens captured in Pocatello
The following is a news release and photos from the Idaho Department of Fish & Game. POCATELLO — During the week of Jan. 16, Idaho Department of Fish and Game became aware of a mountain lion family...
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Charges reduced for driver who caused fatal crash that killed 2 women
Nicholas Perea | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — A California man has agreed to plead guilty to reduced charges for causing a double fatality crash in September. Nicholas R. Perea,...
View ArticleMan arrested on warrant, battery on an officer
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. IDAHO FALLS — At approximately 10:10 p.m. Tuesday night, a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputy made a traffic stop on...
View ArticleCouple charged with child sexual exploitation waive preliminary hearings
Jessica J. Parry and Lance J. Parry | Office of Idaho Attorney General POCATELLO – A Pocatello couple charged with multiple counts of child sexual exploitation waived preliminary hearings as part of...
View ArticleIdaho Falls Black Bear Diner ribbon cutting scheduled
IDAHO FALLS — The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a ribbon cutting for the new Black Bear Diner, 1610 E. 17th St., on Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Located in the Hall Park Shopping...
View ArticleAmy Grant coming to east Idaho – and we’re giving away tickets!
POCATELLO — Grammy-award winning singer Amy Grant will perform at 7:30 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Idaho State University L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center as part of the “A...
View ArticleChubbuck police to hold class for young drivers
Stock photo CHUBBUCK – Young drivers are involved in fatal crashes at more than twice the rate of all other motorists and the first year for a newly licensed teenage driver is the most dangerous with...
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Largest climbing gym in Idaho opens in Ammon
Co-owner Jake Hartner and routesetter Gregor Peirce AMMON– New state-of-the-art, psychedelic cliffs are ready to be scaled at the largest climbing gym in the Gem state. The Edge Climbing and Fitness...
View ArticleSt. Anthony Man Indicted for Unlawful Distribution of Tramadol
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. POCATELLO – Paul Allen, 61, of St. Anthony, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Pocatello on...
View ArticleHome in Hamer a total loss after fire
HAMER — A home in Hamer is a total loss after a fire Wednesday evening. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Office, Hamer Fire Department, West Jefferson Fire Department and Roberts Fire Department...
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Crews on scene of two-car crash in Idaho Falls
Emergency crews respond to a crash Thursday morning at East Anderson St. and Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls. | Photos: Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com. IDAHO FALLS — Emergency crews...
View ArticlePocatello man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at man
POCATELLO — A Pocatello man was arrested for aggravated assault after police say he pointed a gun at another man. Dustin Dunn, 26, was arrested Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. after officers were called to...
View ArticleWoman accused of embezzling from assisted living facility going to trial
POCATELLO – A Pocatello woman accused of embezzling from her former employer is headed to trial after waiving her preliminary hearing Wednesday. Tawnie Johnson, 27, was charged with felony grand theft...
View ArticleCharges filed against two men after fight at Women’s March
Video courtesy Teton Valley News UPDATE 10:45 a.m. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is charging driver of the pickup, Scott J. Rehberg, a 53-year-old resident of Victor, ID with the following charges:...
View ArticleLocal Idaho legislators talk tax cuts and abortion
Idaho Rep. Ron Nate and Idaho Sen. Brent Hill REXBURG — Abortion and reducing taxes were just a couple topics discussed at the Rexburg area Chamber of Commerce forum Wednesday afternoon. Idaho...
View ArticleISU is $12 million short after losing hundreds of Middle Eastern students
POCATELLO — Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas told state legislators the school is $12 million short since losing hundreds of Middle Eastern students. ISU officials are in Boise this week...
View ArticleIdaho Falls Man Arrested for Grand Theft, Burglary
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police arrested 37‐year‐old Kerry R. Lunt for grand theft, burglary, attempted burglary and possession...
View ArticleFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: We surprise over 60 mail carriers with breakfast
Feel Good Friday is a weekly segment when EastIdahoNews.com partners with Wackerli Auto to surprise people in our community with random acts of kindness. This week we decided to thank our local USPS...
View ArticleCity of Idaho 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 the majority of snow removal activities associated with the recent winter weather...
View ArticleBYUI student charged with attempted strangulation, battery
REXBURG — A Brigham Young University-Idaho student is behind bars after police say he slapped and attempted to strangle his wife. Raiarii Jithame, 25, is charged with felony attempted strangulation and...
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