FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: 9 pregnant cats & dozens of kittens means we had to help
Feel Good Friday is a weekly segment where EastIdahoNews.com partners with Wackerli Auto to thank people in our community with random acts of kindness. We recently learned the Snake River Animal...
View ArticleDAILY FORECAST: Mostly sunny with a chance of rain
The Raft River area along Interstate 86. | Idaho Transportation Department IDAHO FALLS — The only severe weather advisory for Friday, April 21, is the continued flood warning on the Portneuf River. The...
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Police on scene of crash at Sunnyside & Yellowstone in Idaho Falls
Photos: Stephan Rockefeller | EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Drivers are experiencing delays this morning after a two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Sunnyside Rd. and Yellowstone...
View ArticleMan arrested after running from police, hiding in potato cellar
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police. IDAHO FALLS — On April 20, at approximately 7:38 p.m., the Idaho State Police conducted a traffic stop northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 124,...
View ArticleDepartment of Correction offenders busted during random home visits
Ridge A. Parsons and Yvette G. Bays | Pocatello Police Department POCATELLO — Two Idaho Department of Correction offenders were allegedly found in possession of illegal drugs during separate random...
View ArticleWATCH: Rexburg boy on his way to state yo-yo contest
REXBURG — Dallin Lewis is obsessed with yo-yos. The 12-year-old has been playing with the toys for only a year but he already owns over 40 yo-yos and knows dozens of fun tricks. Dallin recently won...
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Truck bursts into flames on Interstate 15
Firefighters from various local agencies put out a truck fire on Interstate 15 northbound near Shelley on Friday. | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com SHELLEY — A truck burst into flames on...
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You can now access Bonneville County historical records online
Official training on Eagle Recorder at the Bonneville County Courthouse. | Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Locals will soon be able to access historical county records through thew...
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President Trump signs a disaster declaration for 11 Idaho counties
Flooding in Jefferson County in February. | Courtesy Jeff Evans The following is a news release from the Idaho governor’s office Friday. BOISE — President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Disaster...
View ArticleDump truck drops burning garbage in parking lot
Garbage in parking lot after flames extinguished | Photo courtesy: Richard Bierma Jr. SUGAR CITY – A garbage truck had to drop its load of rubbish in a parking lot Friday after the garbage caught fire....
View ArticleFDA strengthens warning against codeine and tramadol for children
(CNN) — The Food and Drug Administration says medications containing codeine or tramadol should not be given to children, and warns that these drugs could cause serious risks including difficulty...
View ArticleSheriff investigates tip of possible threat to Teton Valley schools
DRIGGS — The Teton County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecutor’s Office are looking into a tip that a person may try to bring a gun to a Teton County school. Teton School District 401 Superintendent Monte...
View ArticleMotorcyclist dead after crash with U-Haul near Twin Falls
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. TWIN FALLS — Idaho State Police are investigating a fatality crash at the intersection of Eastland Drive and Kimberly Road. The crash...
View ArticleDAILY FORECAST: Sunny and dry — so go outside!
A beautiful morning on Interstate 15 near Osgood. | Idaho Transportation Department IDAHO FALLS — If you’ve got yard work to do — this is the day to do it. The National Weather Service reports...
View ArticlePocatello High School helps clean up the community
POCATELLO — More than 1,000 Pocatello High School students and faculty helped with community projects around the city Friday. It was the school’s second annual ‘Day of Service.’ One of the community...
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East Idaho Eats: Famous Dave’s is bringing award winning BBQ to east Idaho
Famous ribs with Dave’s Cheesy Mac & Cheese, Corn Bread Muffin, and Wilbur Beans. | Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com Famous Dave’s ADDRESS: 245 Houston Circle, Idaho Falls HOURS: Sunday to...
View ArticleUPDATE: Missing boy found in Jefferson County
Efern Bermudez UPDATE: Authorities say Efern Bermudez has been found safe. Rigby Police Chief Sam Tower tells EastIdahoNews.com the boy was found at another friends house. ORIGINAL STORY: RIGBY —...
View ArticleJakers Bar & Grill opens in Pocatello
Jake and Grace Jones at the opening of their new Jakers Bar & Grill restaurant in Pocatello on Thursday. | Doug Lindley, Idaho State Journal POCATELLO — This week, Jakers Bar & Grill in...
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REVIEW: ‘Gifted’ works in spite of all the math
I don’t know about you, but I really suck at math. Seriously. If my college algebra instructor didn’t provide a list of formals for the final exam, I’d probably still be trying to graduate from...
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SCHIESS: Aggressive eagles take on lucky Sage Grouse
Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com After sitting for two hours listening to male sage grouse with love on their mind, I counted 47 males and six females. I had just taken a few pictures when most exploded...
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