IFPD names ‘Dispatcher of the Year’
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Police Department is pleased to announce Amy Lewis as the recipient of the 2015 “Dispatcher of the...
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National alert issued for missing Pocatello teenager
POCATELLO — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has issued an alert for a missing Pocatello teenager. Gary Lung, 15, was last seen April 4. Pocatello police tell EastIdahoNews.com he...
View ArticleGrowler business to open in Idaho Falls this summer
The following is a news release from Snake River Landing. IDAHO FALLS — Lovers of craft beer are in luck – Tap-N-Fill, a new growler-to-go business, is planned to open in Snake River Landing in May....
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Ramp Riot descends on Holt arena for the second year
POCATELLO — X Games gold medalist Colton Satterfield, a Pocatello native, is in town and ready to thrill. He’s one of several athletes performing in Ramp Riot at Holt Arena this weekend. Satterfield,...
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Blackfoot running club teaches kids vital skills
The Mini Mermaid and Young Triton running clubs at their first practice of the season. BLACKFOOT – A free Blackfoot running club is helping kids become healthier while teaching them vital life skills....
View ArticleMountain View donates $10,000 to Ririe Senior Citizens Center
Mountain View administrators, Bonneville Commissioner Dave Radford, and Senior Citizen Center representatives stand together during the grant presentation. RIRIE -— Volunteers at the Ririe Senior...
View ArticlePocatello Mayor: ‘We will take a stand against bigotry, racism, and intolerance’
Pocatello Mayor Brian C. Blad issued the following statement Friday afternoon: Recently, we’ve seen our community be called something it is not. Pocatellans have been painted as racists, bigots, and...
View ArticleUPDATE: Body of Idaho Falls teen discovered in Snake River
IDAHO FALLS — A 15-year-old runaway who went missing a month ago has died. The Idaho Falls Police Department says the body of Roger Ramirez was recovered from the Snake River Friday afternoon. Police...
View ArticleI.F. fire department puts out residential fire
Photo by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Emergency personnel responded to the 500 block of Neptune Drive for a reported home fire on Friday night. Witnesses at the scene said...
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Truck smashes into Rexburg building while man picks up pizza
REXBURG — A truck crashed into a building Friday night after the driver got out and accidentally left the vehicle in reverse. The accident happened around 9:00 p.m. at Quick Ship N’ Copy on 1st South....
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Idaho Falls teen’s ‘touching’ prom proposal goes viral
Kolten Westergard, Hillcrest High student asks Katherine Tyler to prom. IDAHO FALLS – It’s the touching video that’s been watched by thousands across east Idaho. A star baseball player from Hillcrest...
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Local firefighters help two of their own by re-roofing house
Photos by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY — Jefferson County firefighters spent a portion of their weekend doing service for two of their own. On Saturday, firefighters and EMTs from the...
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GALLERY: Amazing stunts at Ramp Riot 2016
Ramp Riot 2016 | Photo by Natalia Hepworth POCATELLO — Ramp Riot was at the Holt Arena in Pocatello this week — where thousands of eastern Idahoans watched BMX riders take to the air to perform amazing...
View ArticleEastIdahoNews.com to host Jefferson Co. debates Wednesday, Thursday
Courtesy Jefferson Joint School District 251 RIGBY — Jefferson County residents will get the chance to hear from local political candidates on Wednesday and Thursday. EastIdahoNews.com is hosting two...
View ArticleMan booked on two felony aggravated assault charges
Corey Bates | Photo courtesy Idaho Falls Police Department IDAHO FALLS — Police arrested a 35‐year‐old man this weekend for threatening another person with a firearm. Corey Bates was booked into the...
View ArticleFremont School District closer to getting new superintendent
ST. ANTHONY — Fremont County Joint School District 215 has narrowed its search for a superintendent down to five candidates. The board has been meeting over the past few days to choose from 17...
View ArticleUcon Woman arrested for stealing car and assaulting a health care worker
Bernadette L. Nugent | Photo courtesy Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police arrested 30‐year‐old...
View ArticleTeton sheriff re-election bid unclear; GOP rallies behind him despite...
“An obscure election law has caused the county clerk to declare Sheriff Tony Liford’s Declaration of Candidacy to be invalid, which means his name will not appear on the Republican primary election...
View ArticlePocatello High School teacher receives Partners in Science grant
The following is a news release from Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25. POCATELLO — Pocatello High School science teacher Eric Rude received a $15,000 grant in the Partners in Science program from...
View ArticleLocal bail bondsman stripped of license and fined for failing to return money
IDAHO FALLS — A local bail bondsman has surrendered his bail agent license and will pay a $6,000 fine for mismanaging money and collateral collected from clients. The Idaho Department of Insurance...
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