85-year-old charged with sex crime involving child speaks candidly about arrest
EDITOR’S NOTE: Some graphic details and language have been left out of this report. However, events described in this story may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. IDAHO FALLS — An...
View ArticleScenic River Classic Race taking a break this summer
The following is a news release from Development Workshop, Inc. IDAHO FALLS — The Scenic River Classic, Idaho Falls’ oldest race event, is going on hiatus in 2017. Due to a perfect confluence of late...
View ArticlePit bull dies in hot vehicle, Idaho Falls woman cited for animal cruelty
The following is a news release and mugshot from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS –At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, Idaho Falls Animal Services responded to a residence in the...
View ArticleOne man dead after rollover crash in Bingham County
BLACKFOOT — Bingham County Sheriff deputies are investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash in the area of 1350 West in Bingham County along Highway 26. The accident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. Thursday....
View ArticleLocal grandma issues warning after cat dies in ‘horrible’ washing machine...
Jamie Prestwich says her black cat, Addie, looks similar to the cat featured in this stock image. IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls grandmother is issuing a warning to owners of front-load washing machines...
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Two rushed to hospital following Shelley crash
SHELLEY — Two people were rushed to the hospital after a crash in Shelley Friday afternoon. The two-car wreck happened at the intersection of East 1450 North and Stoddard Rd. around 2:15 p.m. Witnesses...
View ArticleAuthorities respond to ointment spill in Teton Valley
DRIGGS — A reckless motorist caused a driver transporting barrels of pain-relieving ointment to swerve off Highway 31 and spill some of his cargo on Wednesday. Josh Hansen said he was driving toward...
View ArticleGap Fire expected to be contained by Friday evening
Idaho State Journal The following is a news release from the Bureau of Land Management. POCATELLO — Firefighters continue to secure the fire perimeter of the Gap Fire. The Gap Fire was mapped early...
View ArticleTeen uninjured after being hit by car near MacKenzie River Pizza
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNew.com IDAHO FALLS — A teenage boy was struck by a vehicle near MacKenzie River Pizza in Idaho Falls on Friday evening. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. during a heavy...
View ArticleUPDATE: Power restored for Fall River Electric customers
UPDATE: Power was restored to Madison County customers just before 8 p.m. Rigby customers are still without power. ORIGINAL STORY: REXBURG — About 750 Fall River Electric customers are without power in...
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‘1 Town 1 Heart’ fundraiser being held today for victims of deadly crash
IDAHO FALLS — A fundraiser will be held today with proceeds going to the families of four people injured or killed in a car crash last month. The “1 Town 1 Heart Fundraiser” will include a bake sale,...
View ArticleGap wildfire no longer spreading but won’t be out until next week
Idaho State Journal POCATELLO — East Idaho’s first major wildfire of the year scorched almost 500 acres near Century High School and threatened some houses but firefighters have halted its advance....
View ArticleHorse and cowgirl dazzle at High School State Rodeo
POCATELLO — The State High School Rodeo is in full swing as some of the best riders and ropers from across the state are in Pocatello. While most of the attention is on the athletes, one horse is...
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SCHIESS: Master of the marsh rules the wetlands
Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com The bellowing coming from a patch of dried cattails sounded like a cross between a mad Angus bull and a love-sick bullfrog in the early morning predawn eastern glow. I...
View ArticleEAST IDAHO NEWSMAKERS: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tommy Ahlquist
In this edition of East Idaho Newsmakers, Nate Eaton speaks with Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tommy Ahlquist. Ahlquist is a Boise business developer and medical doctor who has never run for...
View ArticleFlood watch issued for parts of eastern Idaho
Teton River in Driggs | Teton Lodge Webcam REXBURG — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in the Upper Valley and Teton Valley. Flooding is also continuing to occur in many parts of...
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Mormons and Evangelicals bond over shared beliefs at local event
Brad Wilcox and Steve Crane discuss the differences in the Mormon and Evangelical faiths. | Mike Price, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — The singing and dancing of talented local youth did little to...
View ArticleRain extinguishes remaining hot spots from Gap wildfire
Firefighters on Thursday work to extinguish the raging wildfire near Century High School in south Pocatello. The rain that fell Friday night and Saturday morning extinguished what remained of the...
View ArticleTrampoline park opens in Rexburg
Gravity Factory REXBURG – Gravity Factory, a new trampoline park in Rexburg, held a grand opening party Saturday. The event included an outside fair with food trucks and stalls from local vendors,...
View ArticleIdaho Falls Airport simulation drill scheduled for Wednesday
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will hold an emergency disaster drill on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m....
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