Idaho Falls robbery suspect arrested, booked into jail
IDAHO FALLS — The man police say is responsible for an armed robbery Saturday has been arrested and booked into the Bonneville County Jail. Jeremy Hoyle, 36, is being held without bond on felony...
View ArticleBish’s RV buys Brockman’s in Jerome
IDAHO FALLS — Bish’s RV recently announced it has bought Brockman’s RV in Jerome, which had been in business for more than 45 years, building a strong reputation for great customer service and...
View Article2 teenagers arrested for robbery after short pursuit
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police arrested two teenage boys for robbery following a short pursuit early Monday morning. The 15‐year‐old boy and the 13‐year‐old boy were booked into the 3B Detention...
View ArticleLocal business working to support emergency responders with donations
Employees with PD Cares present a check to local first responders in February. | Photos courtesy PD Cares IDAHO FALLS — An local business is doing its part to support emergency responders in eastern...
View ArticleChamber CEO series featuring an afternoon with Nate Eaton
IDAHO FALLS — The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce will begin its CEO Speaker Series this week. The quarterly forum features one-on-one interviews between Chamber CEO Michelle Holt and eastern...
View ArticleFremont Search and Rescue member honored for dedicated service
EDITOR’S NOTE: EastIdahoNews.com is teaming up with the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho to honor ordinary individuals who have done extraordinary things to help others. The winners of the 2016 East...
View ArticleFamily involved in snow accident: “Hold your loved ones tight”
Ava Merrill, right, with her cousin at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Photo courtesy Sara Ball Merrill. ISLAND PARK — It was supposed to be an afternoon full of fun for the Merrill family....
View ArticleYellowstone Bears Emerging From Dens
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. YELLOWSTONE — Grizzly bears are emerging from hibernation in the Greater Yellowstone Area, so hikers, skiers and snowshoers should stay...
View ArticlePrivate investigator issues statement regarding DeOrr Kunz, Jr.
.sidebar{width:100%;} NEDERLAND, Texas -– This afternoon Senior Civil Investigator Philip R. Klein, a private investigator working on the DeOrr Kunz, Jr. case, issued a statement to EastIdahoNews.com...
View ArticleFuneral set for 2-year-old killed in snow accident
LEWISVILLE — A two-year-old girl who died following a snow accident will be laid to rest Friday, Mar. 4 in the Lewisville Cemetery. Halle Ann Merrill was playing with her cousins near Mack’s Inn...
View ArticleEast Idaho Eats: Mitchell’s serves hearty breakfasts
IDAHO FALLS — People may think Mitchell’s Restaurant is only a truck stop because of where it’s located, but truckers are only part of the many who frequent the eatery. “The truck business is extra for...
View ArticleCourt Docs: Woman severely beat child, causing major brain injuries
The details of this story are graphic and may be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised. IDAHO FALLS — A young child was rushed into surgery with brain injuries after he was allegedly...
View ArticleEIRMC nurse honored for saving dying man on airplane
EDITOR’S NOTE: EastIdahoNews.com is teaming up with the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho to honor ordinary individuals who have done extraordinary things to help others. The winners of the 2016 East...
View ArticleJefferson prosecuting attorney retires after 34 years
.fullWidth{width:100%;} .pic{width:375px;} blockquote p{font-size:17pt;} Robin Dunn RIGBY — Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Robin Dunn is stepping down after 34 years of service. “That’s probably...
View ArticleDEQ: Blood lead levels normal in Ucon Elementary students, staff
Image via Shutterstock. The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday, March 1: IDAHO FALLS – After drinking water from a drinking fountain at Ucon...
View ArticleFinal suspect in kidnapping that resulted in man losing fingers pleads guilty
Sarah Oden IDAHO FALLS — A woman admitted to driving the getaway car in kidnapping case that resulted in a local man losing several fingers. Sarah Oden, 23, of Idaho Falls pleaded guilty to aggravated...
View ArticleKunz investigator: Jessica Mitchell knows where DeOrr’s body is
Philip Klein, a private investigator hired by the extended family of missing toddler DeOrr Kunz Jr., announced Monday that he believes the child was intentionally or accidentally killed while on a...
View ArticleKunz attorney: ‘Klein should be sued for defamation’
Allen Browning Allen Browning, the attorney representing (Vernal) DeOrr Kunz, issued the following statement Tuesday evening in reference to an interview private investigator Philip Klein conducted...
View ArticleHardware store, Home Furnishings business coming to West Broadway
IDAHO FALLS — It’s been years since Rite Aid Drug closed on West Broadway, but the space finally has a new lease on life. Two leases, in fact. Dan’s Ace Hardware will be opening its 14,000-square-foot...
View ArticleManual Meter Reading Begins in Pocatello Following Winter Hiatus
The following is a news release from the City of Pocatello. POCATELLO — Crews with the City of Pocatello Utility Billing Department have started manually reading water meters around the city. From...
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