USA TODAY NAMES MELALEUCA FREEDOM CELEBRATION ONE OF THE BEST FIREWORKS...
USATODAY.com has named the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration one of the best fireworks shows in America. The article features “dazzling displays that are set to burst overhead this year” in cities all...
View ArticlePreparations underway for Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
IDAHO FALLS – Preparations are underway for the biggest fireworks show west of the Mississippi River. The 23rd Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will kick off July 4th along the Idaho Falls Greenbelt. Some...
View ArticleAmmon holding contest for new city seal
AMMON – City leaders are looking for a design to create a new City Seal and they’re asking the public for help. According to a news release, the Seal could be used on official documents, city flags,...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know for the 4th of July
Independence Day is here and EastIdahoNews.com has everything you need to know to have a safe and happy holiday weekend. IDAHO FALLS PARADE The Idaho Falls 4th of July Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Over...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Did you see us? EastIdahoNews.com at I.F. July 4th Parade
IDAHO FALLS — The EastIdahoNews.com team led the July 4th Parade in Idaho Falls today. Here are out picks! Send us your photos of the parade, tonight’s fireworks or your other holiday celebrations and...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Lots of fun at Rexburg Independence Day Parade
REXBURG — Thousands of Upper Valley residents gathered on Main Street in Rexburg Saturday for the July 4th Celebrations. EastIdahoNews.com contributor Matt Eichner took photos of the event. See the...
View ArticleMelaleuca donates $3.5 Million to Grand Teton Council
IDAHO FALLS – Melelauca CEO Frank VanderSloot announced Melaleuca is donating 3.5 million dollars to the Boy Scouts of America Grand Teton Council. VanderSloot presented the 3.5 million dollar check to...
View ArticlePOLICE: BYUI STUDENT LIED ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT
REXBURG – A Brigham Young University-Idaho student recently confessed to detectives that she made up a story about being sexually assaulted, according to the Rexburg Police Department. Robyn Alatorre,...
View ArticleMUST WATCH: Man trampled by bull during Idaho Falls bull run
IDAHO FALLS – A man was trampled by a bull during the Patriot Bull Run Saturday, but that didn’t keep him down – he jumped right back up and ran four more times with the large animals! Video shot by...
View ArticleDrone Captures Bull Run, Tomato Fight on Camera
IDAHO FALLS – A camera hooked to a drone flying high in the air captured some unique footage during the Patriot Bull Run Saturday. The three minute video shows participants running with the bulls at...
View ArticleI.F. Man Arrested for Grand Theft
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police arrested 39‐year‐old Jimmy R. Williams for grand theft after he stole more than $1,800 dollars in cash from his employer. Williams of Idaho Falls was booked into the...
View ArticleSix people injured in Idaho Falls car crash
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that occurred on US Highway 20 at the intersection of Old Butte Road, in Idaho Falls at 10:16 a.m. on July 6th. Kathi Oliver, 41, of Idaho...
View ArticleTwo Cited for Aiming Weapons at July 4 celebration
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police cited 31‐year‐old KC L. Hatfield and 25‐year‐old Jordyn S. Green for aiming a weapon at others in the area of River Parkway Saturday night. According to reports,...
View Article“Ellen’s Only Boyfriend” Speaks Out Two Weeks After Heart Transplant
SALT LAKE CITY – It’s been two weeks since 9-year-old Tayt Andersen of Rigby received a new heart. He’s been recovering at Primary Children’s Hospital and his family says he’s doing incredible. “I’m...
View ArticleDrone Captures Incredible video of Idaho Falls, Fireworks
IDAHO FALLS – A camera hooked to a drone captured some amazing video of the Idaho Falls Greenbelt and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 4th of July fireworks. The video shows tens of thousands of...
View ArticleCrews Investigating Crash in Bonneville County
IDAHO FALLS – Area police, fire, and emergency personnel responded to a two-car crash at 49th South and 25th East in Bonneville County around 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night, according to witnesses. Stephan...
View ArticleIdaho Falls Couple Killed in Utah Crash
PLYMOUTH, Utah — An Idaho Falls couple was killed Wednesday when their SUV crashed into an overpass, according to KSL.com. Police believe a medical issue may have caused the crash. Thora B. Willis, 84,...
View ArticleMISSING SISTERS FOUND ALIVE
UPDATE: At 10:00 am, approximately 20 minutes ago, a helicopter spotted three individuals matching the description of Megan, Erin, and Kelsi Andrews-Sharer near the top of the divide between Horse...
View ArticleHost families still needed for Summerfest; events start Monday
REXBURG — Host families are still needed to house foreign dancers for the Idaho International Summerfest. The event, formerly known as the International Dance Festival, continues in Rexburg on Monday...
View ArticleI.F. Man Arrested for Child Porn
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police arrested 23‐year‐old Brandon D. Moon for sexual exploitation of a child after he was found in possession of child pornography on Tuesday. The Idaho Falls man was booked...
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