EAST IDAHO NEWSMAKERS: Outdoor activists Rob Thornberry & Rob Parkins
In this edition of East Idaho Newsmakers, Nate Eaton speaks with two men who are passionate about the outdoors. Rob Thornberry lives and works in Idaho Falls. He is the Idaho Field Representative for...
View ArticleNew Season of BYUI produced show ‘Latter-day Profiles’ premieres today
A new season of ‘Latter-day Profiles’ premieres tonight on BYUtv. | File photo REXBURG — Season 29 of ‘Latter-day Profiles’ launches with eight new episodes beginning on Sunday, May 7. The long-time...
View ArticleEastIdahoNews.com takes home 9 awards from Idaho Press Club
Natalia Hepworth, Nate Sunderland and Stephan Rockefeller BOISE — It was a fun day in Boise Saturday, as the EastIdahoNews.com team spent the evening at the Best of 2016 Idaho Press Club Awards...
View ArticleFinal phase of I.F. residential auto-load trash collection begins tomorrow
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The City of Idaho Falls’ Sanitation Division is excited to announce the final of three phases to convert residential refuse...
View ArticlePopular restaurant closes after serving Rigby for decades
Me’n Stans in Rigby, Idaho | Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.comt RIGBY — An iconic local restaurant has closed its doors forever after decades in operation. Me’n Stans closed for the final time...
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SCHIESS: Population study at Henrys Lake show slightly fewer trout
Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is trying to determine the population of fish in Henrys Lake. The process, completed annually, is nearly done with 44 nets set as...
View ArticleOfficials issue school zone reminder after student is hit by car
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. IDAHO FALLS — The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office would like to send a reminder to motorists to pay special attention...
View ArticleWEATHER & ROADS: Mostly sunny with possible thunderstorms
The Blackfoot River Bridge on Idaho Highway 34 near Soda Springs. | Idaho Transportation Department IDAHO FALLS — The majority of central and northern Idaho, and southern Montana are under flood...
View ArticleMan accused of stealing $5,000 in equipment from former employer
The following is a news release from the Rigby Police Department. RIGBY — On May 3, Rigby Police received a report from Kirk Scott of an individual selling a stolen chainsaw online. During the...
View ArticlePolice looking for man who committed robbery at Chubbuck Walmart
CHUBBUCK — The Chubbuck Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man they say committed a robbery inside Walmart. Police say the suspect, who is approximately 60-years-old, walked into...
View ArticleCouple, 3 others arrested in Rexburg drug bust
Mark Lee Jones and Nicole Peterson each face drug charges. | Rexburg Police Department REXBURG — Five people were arrested and charged in connection to a drug bust in Rexburg Thursday night. Police...
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Dozens of bikers escort mother of deceased boy to funeral
Biker escort | Courtesy Tara Tonks IDAHO FALLS — After a child with a lifelong disability passed away last week, several biker groups decided to honor his mother. Teegan Keith Sakaguchi was born July...
View ArticleConstruction on railroad crossing to close Idaho 33 north of Sugar City
Courtesy Idaho Transportation Department The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. RIGBY – Construction on a railroad crossing will close Idaho 33 north of Sugar City...
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Haystack burns in Bonneville County
BONNEVILLE COUNTY — A controlled burn got out of hand Monday around 2 p.m. on the 6000 block of South 35th West. Idaho Falls firefighters are letting it burn itself out. However, they are containing...
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Local teens to compete in national family leadership event
Renae Cameron, left, Saige Wallace and Allison Thayne. REXBURG — Three junior high students qualify to compete in a national family, career and community event, and they want your help to get there....
View ArticleSecretary of Energy Rick Perry visits Idaho National Laboratory
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry at an event in Idaho Falls Monday evening. | Mayor Rebecca Casper IDAHO FALLS — Secretary of Energy Rick Perry is in east Idaho and will visit the Idaho National...
View ArticleOneida County prosecutor hands cold murder case back to sheriff’s office
POCATELLO — In July 1978, two girls disappeared from Pocatello’s Alameda Park. Almost four decades later, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office said they were confident they solved the disappearance and...
View ArticleWEATHER & ROADS: Flood watch issued in Madison, Jefferson and Fremont counties
The Henry’s Fork of the Snake River | Joyce Edlefsen, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — A flood watch has been issued along the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River in the Upper Valley. The National Weather...
View ArticleBridge closures to begin tomorrow over I-15 north of Idaho Falls
The following is a news release and photo from the Idaho Transportation Department. IDAHO FALLS -– The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will close the bridges over Interstate 15 at Shattock Butte...
View ArticleAnnual Pocatello City Auction Slated for Saturday
The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — The City of Pocatello’s annual auction will be held Saturday, May 13. Bidding is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. at Prime Time...
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