UPDATE: Rigby physician assistant goes to jail in abuse case
Michael Barbo UPDATE: Paul Ziel, the attorney representing Michael Barbo, issued the following statement on his behalf of his client Friday: After much prayer and consideration, Mr. Barbo made the...
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Rexburg Rapids to open early this year
Locals playing at Rexburg Rapids. | Photos via Rexburg Rapids Facebook page. REXBURG — City officials have decided to to do something about the increasing temperatures in the upper valley by opening...
View ArticleRigby driver falls asleep, crashes through fence and takes down light pole
Photo courtesy Rigby Police Department The following is a news release from the Rigby Police Department. RIGBY — A single vehicle accident knocked over a light pole along Farnsworth Way on Thursday....
View ArticleTwo vehicle injury crash on I-15 near Blackfoot
Photo courtesy Bray and Courtney Astle The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. BLACKFOOT — Idaho State Police are investigating a two vehicle injury crash northbound on Interstate...
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Non-profit medical organization receives grant to expand mental wellness...
ST. ANTHONY — A non-profit medical and dental facility recently received an award that will help it expand mental health and behavioral services in the Upper Valley. “The behavior health center is...
View ArticleAmmon Splash Zone breaks during first weekend
Photo courtesy Stephanie Newberry AMMON — City officials have confirmed the new Ammon Splash Zone is temporarily closed down due to a malfunction Saturday. Photos of the park show a pillar was knocked...
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Sitting on the Teton Dam as catastrophe struck
Former excavation foreman Jay Calderwood sits down with EastIdahoNews.com to talk about his experience trying to repair the dam before it broke. REXBURG — The images of the Teton Dam breaking on June...
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Casual Custom joins the Main Street scene in downtown Driggs
Casual Custom shows off more than just rad t-shirts and hats. | Photo by Scott Stutz, Teton Valley News DRIGGS — The newest storefront in downtown Driggs showcases a wall of trucker hats featuring...
View ArticleGas leak prompts evacuation of Rexburg apartment complex
Part of Second West in Rexburg was blocked off Monday morning due to a gas leak. | Nate Sunderland, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — Some Brigham Young University-Idaho students living near Porter Park were...
View ArticlePolice: Man fights officers and tries to bribe his way out of custody
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he resisted and later tried to bribe them to let him go....
View ArticleMan says he was attacked after relieving himself on side of road
Brock C. Anderson (left) and Troy D. Anderson | Photo courtesy Bonneville County Jail IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls police arrested two men for felony aggravated battery after they allegedly tackled and...
View ArticleHorse racing at Sandy Downs set to start Saturday
Shutterstock image IDAHO FALLS — Sandy Downs, the home track of IdaRacing, is set to open its season Saturday with a Belmont Block Party, where racing fans can bet on the 148th running of the Belmont...
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Rigby fifth graders win trip to Yellowstone National Park
Jennifer Mumby’s 5th grade class about to board the bus to Yellowstone. | Photo courtesy Jennifer Mumby. RIGBY — Students from a local elementary school recently won an all expense paid trip to...
View ArticleReward available for details about dead grizzly bear found in Island Park
Photo courtesy Idaho Department of Fish and Game The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. ISLAND PARK – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is working with the...
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New resource for people struggling with mental health issues on horizon
IDAHO FALLS — People recovering from mental health issues or addictions now have a new resource. On Monday, the Idaho Association of Counties along with Bonneville County representatives celebrated The...
View ArticleNew hotel, jobs, revitalization project announced for Idaho Falls
A rendering shows the new hotel that will be built in Idaho Falls. | Courtesy of Woodbury Corporation The following is a news release from Woodbury Corporation. SALT LAKE CITY -– Woodbury Corporation,...
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Local author doing exclusive tour for new series featuring Idaho Falls
Author Kristen Tracy. | Photo courtesy. IDAHO FALLS — A Ucon author is gearing up for a mini-tour around the Gem State to launch her new series of books. “I’ve done lots of events on the East Coast...
View ArticlePolice: Man with knife breaks through garage door, threatens occupants
Alexander M. Armstrong AMMON — A man was arrested over the weekend after deputies say he threatened the occupants of an Ammon home with a knife. On Saturday, June 4, just after 2 p.m., the Bonneville...
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UPDATE: Large fire at I.F. salvage yard contained, started by spark
Photo courtesy Sarah Fullmer IDAHO FALLS — A structure fire at a salvage yard in Idaho Falls has been contained, officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Dozens of firefighters, four engines, several...
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Ririe mobile home a total loss following fire
A Ririe mobile home was a total loss after a fire the night of Monday, June 7. | Courtesy of Central Fire District RIRIE — A mobile home is a total loss after a fire Monday night. Central Fire...
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