Man sentenced to 25 years prison for sexually abusing 6-year-old
James Patrick Kilroy IDAHO FALLS — A local man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a six-year-old girl. James Patrick Kilroy, 31, was originally charged with lewd conduct with...
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Lucy’s Pizza moves to Idaho Falls side of Hitt Road
Lucy’s Pizzeria owner Geoff Padigimus tosses dough in the kitchen at their new location, where Winger’s used to be. | Photo by Paul Menser, BizMojo Idaho IDAHO FALLS — Lucy’s New York Style Pizzeria...
View ArticleDOE allows evaluation of INL site for small modular reactor project
IDAHO FALLS — An energy consortium of which the city of Idaho Falls is a member has moved one step closer toward building a nuclear small modular reactor on the desert west of Idaho Falls by 2025. The...
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Column: Local Parks as economic drivers
Idaho Falls is blessed with an incredible park system offering a myriad of recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. We love our local and regional parks for many reasons. They...
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Local teen petitions to make mountain biking a school sport
REXBURG — Fifteen-year-old Hunter Brown has a passion for mountain biking. He makes jumps, competes in races and now he’s trying to make mountain biking a recognized sport at Madison High School....
View ArticleWoman arrested for concealing merchandise, possession of meth
Lacy Moedl | Photo courtesy Bonneville County Sheriff Office IDAHO FALLS — A Rigby woman accused of shoplifting from a thrift store was also arrested on drug charges late Monday Feb. 22. Idaho Falls...
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Idaho Falls fire recruits prove they can handle the heat
IDAHO FALLS — Fire crews burned down sections of an empty, donated home Tuesday as part of an Idaho Falls Fire Department training exercise. The house is scheduled to be demolished in the near future....
View ArticleTrump projected winner of Nevada Republican Caucus
(CNN) — CNN projects Donald Trump will win the Nevada Republican caucuses — his third consecutive victory in the GOP presidential race. Local media, social media and sources on the ground in Nevada are...
View ArticleEmergency alert testing scheduled for Wednesday
IDAHO FALLS — Emergency sirens will sound in Idaho Falls and Ammon today. Bonneville County Emergency Management will be conducting a test of the emergency alert system sirens throughout Idaho Falls...
View ArticleCombing snowmobile trails in the backcountry
Number of groomed snowmobile miles in eastern Idaho 900 in Fremont County (includes West Yellowstone) 400 in Bonneville and Bingham counties 250 in Bannock, Power and Caribou counties BONNEVILLE...
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Shelley mother of 3 killed in crash
BLACKFOOT — A Shelley mother was killed in a car crash on Highway 91 at 512 North Tuesday night. Mysty MacCormack Johnson, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland...
View ArticleUPDATE: Small fire reported at Idaho Falls High School
IDAHO FALLS — A small fire was reported at Idaho Falls High School Wednesday morning. Idaho Falls School District 91 officials say an overhead projector caught fire inside a classroom at about 10 a.m....
View ArticleLocal drumline needs help to compete in Las Vegas
RIGBY — A local indoor drumline is asking for the public’s help to raise money to attend a competition in Las Vegas. Rigby-based Troopercussion Indoor needs nearly $6,000 in the next 20 days to go to...
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One person hospitalized after lunchtime crash in Ammon
A two-vehicle crash in Ammon on Sunnyside near Hitt Road as seen Wednesday, Feb. 24. | Photos by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com. AMMON — A traffic accident disrupted lunch hour traffic on...
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Highland, Madison mascots and students involved in altercation at boys...
REXBURG — Police had to break up an altercation involving the mascots and fans from Highland and Madison high schools during a boys basketball game at Madison High School on Tuesday night. The incident...
View ArticlePlea agreement reached in restaurant rape case
REXBURG – A 25-year-old man accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl pleaded guilty to rape Tuesday as part of a plea deal. Investigators say Jose Isaac Turcios worked in a supervisory role at a...
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Three hurt in evening accident on Sunnyside
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Sunnyside Road and Boulevard at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Photos by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com. IDAHO FALLS — Three people suffered minor injuries...
View ArticleIdaho Falls Man Arrested for Burglary
IDAHO FALLS — A 20-year-old man is facing charges for a vehicle burglary that occurred in January. Devin J. Howe was served the arrest warrant for burglary on Wednesday. Howe of Idaho Falls was already...
View ArticleLocal acrobats hope to soar on ‘America’s Got Talent’
IDAHO FALLS –- A local acrobatic troupe has been perfecting its wild circus acts for many years and now it’s paying off. Stasia Acrobats recently celebrated their four-year anniversary and earlier this...
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Red Cross honors East Idaho Heroes
IDAHO FALLS — The winners of the 2016 East Idaho Real Heroes awards were honored at the American Red Cross’s annual luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn Thursday afternoon. The Red Cross event celebrated...
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