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Man arrested in connection to Brady’s fire that caused $120,000 in damage
IDAHO FALLS — On March 6, at 3:45 p.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to Brady’s, 1445 E. Lincoln Road in Idaho Falls for a structure fire. Jason Schlegel, 41, was arrested for arson...
View ArticleSchool delays for Tuesday, March 7
EastIdahoNews.com file photo DRIGGS — Several school districts in eastern Idaho will start late due to winter weather and poor road conditions. All of Teton School District 401 will start two hours...
View ArticleDAILY FORECAST: More wind, snow and road closures
The Blackfoot River Bridge on Idaho Highway 34. The road, nine miles east of Soda Springs, is closed Tuesday morning due to poor road conditions. | Idaho Transportation Department IDAHO FALLS — There...
View ArticleITD plans 20 highway construction projects in east Idaho this year
RIGBY – The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) plans 20 highway construction projects in eastern Idaho this year. Work on the estimated $28.6-million batch of projects will enhance and preserve...
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Preston snowmobiler survives nearly 24 hours in below-freezing temperatures
PRESTON (KSL) — Twenty-year-old Kacey Hebdon is recovering from spending nearly 24 hours in below-freezing temperatures. The Preston resident said he was with a group of friends near Liberty Creek when...
View ArticleCity of Idaho Falls launches revamped website
The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS – We are pleased to announce that the City of Idaho Falls will launch a new and improved website today, Monday, March 6, 2017....
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Aunt of toddler who died in SUV water accident: ‘Hug your kids a little tighter’
Brynlie Carver died after being rushed to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Monday night. | Courtesy photo BINGHAM COUNTY – A Blackfoot toddler died after being trapped in a fully submerged SUV...
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WATCH: Surveillance video shows suspect starting fire at Brady’s
Video courtesy Brady’s IDAHO FALLS — Surveillance video obtained by EastIdahoNews.com shows a man walking behind Brady’s Monday afternoon with a large jug, pouring liquid from the jug and then, minutes...
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Grandfather of toddler who died in SUV water accident: ‘We will see her again’
Brynlie Carver with her parents and sister. | YouCaring BLACKFOOT — A YouCaring fundraising account has been established for the family of a toddler who died after being trapped in an SUV that crashed...
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Sugar City boy who saved father appears on national TV
SUGAR CITY — A young boy who jacked up a car that fell and crushed his father appeared on national television Tuesday morning to talk about the ordeal. EastIdahoNews.com first introduced the world to...
View ArticleDAILY FORECAST: More wind and snow…
Geneva Summit on U.S. Highway 89 on Wednesday morning — 7 miles north of the Montpelier area. | Idaho Transportation Department UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the...
View ArticleFremont Search & Rescue team honored for saving lost hunter
EDITOR’S NOTE: EastIdahoNews.com is teaming up with the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho to honor ordinary individuals who have done extraordinary things to help others. The 11 winners of the 2017...
View ArticleMan accused of stealing speaker, broken phone in business break-in
Zachary S. Nielson | Bonneville County Sheriffs Office IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man was arrested for burglary after he tried to sell stolen goods online, police said. Idaho Falls police arrested...
View ArticleSchool districts remind patrons to vote on supplemental levies
EastIdahoNews.com file photo IDAHO FALLS — School districts in east Idaho are reminding patrons to cast their vote on supplemental levies March 14. Residents within district boundaries are taxed to...
View ArticleI.F. man charged after allegedly taking lewd photos of sleeping teen
Jason Richey | Bonneville County Sheriffs Office IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man took lewd photos of a teenage girl while she slept, police say. The girl told police Jason Richey, 38, left the room...
View ArticleTeton School District to dismiss early due to weather
.featured-story-image {margin-bottom:10px;} The following is an announcement from Teton School District 401 on Wednesday. For more details on today’s weather conditions, click here. Due to worsening...
View ArticleShelley man pleads guilty to having sex with 12-year-old girl
Ruben R. Ponce | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge alleging he had sex with a 12-year-old girl. Ruben R. Ponce, of Shelley, was...
View ArticleBingham Memorial Hospital gets ‘first of its kind’ robotic surgery
BLACKFOOT — Bingham Memorial hospital is taking a step forward in its medical practices. “It’s advancing technology, state-of-the-art, first of its kind,” Bingham Memorial Hospital CEO Jeff Daniels...
View ArticleDriver destroys mailboxes, leaves obvious clue behind
Courtsey Photo | Holly Briggs BONNEVILLE COUNTY — A driver who smashed into mailboxes didn’t speak to anyone or leave a note. Instead, a license plate was left behind. With the help of the Bonneville...
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Good Question: How closely do people follow the Legislature?
The Idaho Capitol. | Courtesy Ken Wilcox, Flickr This week’s question comes from Facebook: “I would actually like to know how many Idahoans are actually aware of the things that are going on in the...
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