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Old Rigby bowling alley transformed into state-of-the-art gym
RIGBY — Local fitness enthusiasts have put a dramatic spin on an old bowling alley in Rigby. “When we purchased the building, it was empty and it was freezing and it was pretty rundown,” co-owner Sarah...
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Crews on scene of structure fire in Idaho Falls
Photos courtesy Kerry Hammon, city of Idaho Falls IDAHO FALLS — Firefighters are currently battling a structure fire at 10655 North 26th West. A detached shop is burning and crews are working to...
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Pocatello mayor addresses proposed billboard ban
Doug Lindley/ Idaho State Journal. POCATELLO – City leaders in Pocatello are determining whether to permanently ban all billboards within city limits. The city has placed a moratorium on billboards to...
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“Big in every way” Rigby reserve police officer remembered during touching...
Photos: Myles Primm, EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY — William “Bill” Gray was a big man in every way. He was big in person, big in heart, big in personality, big in compassion and caring, big in loyalty and...
View ArticleUPDATE: I-15 reopens between Idaho Falls and Roberts
Photo courtesy Cristina UPDATE Authorities have reopened I15 between Idaho Falls and Roberts after the section of the interstate was closed for several hours Saturday due to blowing dust. ORIGINAL...
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Strollers and Notchers: An escape from east Idaho
Battling a snow storm between Rexburg and Idaho Falls with slush pulling multiple vehicles off the road makes one wish to be a migrating bird headed south. It was potato harvest in the Upper Snake...
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Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center shipping items to Harvey victims
IDAHO FALLS — Even though it’s been weeks since Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston, Texas area humanitarian items are still desperately needed. Idaho Falls locals have been called on to continue to help...
View ArticleTrump approves major disaster declaration for Idaho
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Saturday that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Idaho to supplement state, tribal and local...
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Close call for tourists who approach group of elk in Yellowstone
Photos courtesy Darin Skidmore MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS — Some tourists are lucky they weren’t injured after getting extremely close to a group of elk in Yellowstone National Park Saturday evening. Darin...
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She vanished 24 years ago this week after bowling with friends. Where is...
The following is a news release from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office. CHALLIS — This upcoming October 11, 2017, is a very sad anniversary. Twenty four years ago on October 11, 1993, Stephanie Crane,...
View ArticleMan charged after woman is viciously attacked by pack of dogs
BLACKFOOT — A Blackfoot man is facing multiple charges after police say his dogs viciously attacked a woman last month. Troy M. Smith, 47, has been charged with three counts of dog at large, three...
View ArticlePrison inmates working to restore greater sage grouse habitat
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Correction. BOISE — Wrapping his hand around a sagebrush plant, an inmate at Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCC) pulls a seedling...
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Bonneville Extension Office can you help find your passion. Here’s how.
IDAHO FALLS — On a given day, the staff at the Bonneville County Extension Office are answering questions, teaching classes, developing programs and so much more. They are a busy bunch, but they have...
View ArticleWalmart wants your returns to take 30 seconds
(CNN Money) — Look out, Amazon: Soon you can return items at Walmart in just 30 seconds. The company will allow customers to start the return process on the Walmart app. Then they can take the unwanted...
View ArticleChubbuck Police: Shooting was not random, search continues for suspect
The following is a news release from the Chubbuck Police Department. On Oct. 9 at 5:48 p.m., officers with the Chubbuck Police Department responded to the area of Briarwood and Eagle Street in Chubbuck...
View ArticleDAVE SAYS: Should we wait until we’re debt-free before having in vitro...
Dear Dave, What is your opinion of buying a vacation home, then renting it out when you’re not there? J.P. Dear J.P., I see nothing wrong with it, as long as you’re buying with cash and you’re also...
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EAST IDAHO ELECTS: Idaho Falls Mayoral forum
EastIdahoNews.com is hosting several forums over the coming days featuring men and women who are running for local political office in Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby and Rexburg. Each...
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces beloved snow leopard is terminally ill
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — A significant and sudden weight loss in July was the first sign that alerted Zookeeper Dallas LaDucer that something was...
View Article85-year-old I.F. man will plead guilty to lewd conduct with a child
Charles Carroll| Bonneville County Jail EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains graphic details. Reader discretion is advised. IDAHO FALLS – A local man pleaded guilty to felony lewd conduct with a minor...
View ArticleLocal first responders to host ‘Real Heroes’ Trunk-or-Treat’
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — Are you looking for a safe environment for trick-or-treating this year? Bring all of your ghosts and goblins to the...
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