Man in custody after allegedly shooting man at Rigby home
RIGBY — An Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday morning after investigators say he shot a man during an altercation. Daniel Sagasta, 36, is accused of going to the home of Jason Hjelm, 45, on the 4100...
View ArticleChris Collins and Boulder Canyon Tribute to John Denver to Perform at ISU
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO – The award-winning Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon present a tribute to the music and legacy of John Denver at the Stephens...
View ArticlePolice ask for help finding Pocatello man missing since Saturday
POCATELLO — Police are asking the public for help in finding a missing Pocatello grandfather. Ed Girrard, 82, was supposed to meet his wife for a picnic on Saturday afternoon at FMC Park but he never...
View ArticlePublic memorial for Rigby reserve officer planned for Friday
RIGBY — The Rigby Police Department plans to hold a public law enforcement memorial for Reserve Officer William “Bill” Gray this Friday, Oct. 6 at Rigby High School. The 43-year-old Rigby reserve...
View ArticleRed Cross Asking for Donations in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting
Stock image The American Red Cross is asking for blood and platelet donations for victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. A staff member with the American Red Cross in the western region said there...
View ArticlePolice issue surveillance camera reminder after alleged theft at salvage yard
IDAHO FALLS – Law enforcement officials are reminding small businesses about the importance of having good surveillance cameras after two men were allegedly caught stealing from a salvage yard. Stephen...
View ArticlePocatello student wins $1,000 for ‘A’ grades
The following is a news release from Zions First National Bank. POCATELLO — Highland High School student Anna Geurts was completely surprised at Friday’s Homecoming assembly when she received an...
View ArticleNo harmful bacteria found in Rexburg water; boil order canceled
REXBURG — The city of Rexburg has received the third set of sample results from an independent lab for water testing. All samples have come back negative for harmful bacteria, according to a news...
View ArticleSearch & Rescue dispatched after I.F. man reports falling off cliff
The following is a news release from Custer County Search & Rescue. Stock photo CUSTER COUNTY — At 7 a.m. the Custer County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the parents of 36-year-old Nathan...
View ArticleUtah couple charged in death of 15-month-old girl
Nicholas Rutherford and April Carter WENDOVER, Utah — A Wendover couple has been charged in connection with the death of their 15-month-old daughter, according to police. April Carter and Nicholas...
View ArticleThree local women survive Las Vegas shooting
It was the final night of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, and Pocatello resident, Meagan Knight, and her two friends were tired, grumpy and running out of money....
View ArticleRed Cross to host blood drives in Idaho Falls
Courtesy American Red Cross IDAHO FALLS — American Red Cross officials report they have an adequate supply of blood to respond to Monday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. However, the Red Cross is always...
View ArticleFuneral arrangements for Mormon leader Elder Robert Hales announced
Courtesy Mormon Newsroom The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. SALT LAKE CITY – Funeral services for Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve...
View ArticlePermit applications filed for downtown Idaho Falls Broadway project
IDAHO FALLS — If you’ve been downtown lately you’ve probably noticed dirt being moved at the corner of Broadway and Memorial Drive, where Saving Center used to be. That’s the site of The Broadway,...
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Artwork from Henry B. Eyring on display at BYU-Idaho
Courtesy BYU-Idaho REXBURG — A prominent Mormon leader’s artwork is on display for the first time at Brigham Young University-Idaho. President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency...
View ArticleISU basketball team will visit local elementary school
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University basketball team will be at Gate City Elementary Wednesday. Gate City Elementary is hosting a diversity and exclusivity assembly 9 a.m. and the ISU basketball team...
View ArticleFirst testimony heard at Melonie Smith murder trial
EastIdahoNews.com file photo BLACKFOOT – The first witnesses took the stand during the Melonie Smith murder trial Tuesday. Smith was charged with fatally shooting David Lee Davis on Feb. 10 of this...
View ArticleTwo people rushed to hospital after crash involving dump truck, pickup truck
Photo courtesy Madison County Sheriff’s Office MADISON COUNTY — Two people were taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a crash involving a pickup truck and a dump truck occurred Wednesday...
View ArticleDAVE SAYS: Should I lease a cell phone? And I’m concerned how my son will...
Dear Dave, My son is about to go off to college, and I’m concerned about how he’ll handle his money when he gets there. We’ve taught all our children how to use your envelope system, and to save and...
View ArticleInfant and adult die following crash involving potato truck
The following is a news release from the Fort Hall Police Department. Photo courtesy Jason Cloward FORT HALL — On Tuesday, Oct. 3, at approximately 2:56 p.m., Fort Hall police dispatch received a call...
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