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Young entrepreneurs launch website to help students find real-world experience
Co-founders Ben Orchard, Jared Nygren, and designer Ka Hang Ho holding their second place award after the Rexburg Business Competition in April. REXBURG — Three young Upper Valley entrepreneurs are...
View ArticleYellowstone visitor issued hefty fine for leaving boardwalk to collect water
EastIdahoNews.com file photo The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A Chinese national was fined $1,000 and a $30 court processing fee for walking...
View ArticleSentence for man accused of kidnapping rescheduled again
IDAHO FALLS — Sentencing for an Idaho Falls man who was accused of kidnapping was rescheduled Wednesday afternoon. This is the second rescheduling for Devin Crawford, 24, who pleaded guilty to felony...
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10 kid-friendly websites that combine fun and learning
Are you worried about your child’s surfing habits? The Internet is a huge place. It’s home to thousands of resources, it holds contents in various forms and purposes. With the help of the Internet,...
View ArticleLocal nonprofit that helps refugees holding community concert
REXBURG — A local nonprofit organization is throwing a benefit concert to thank the community for the support they’ve been given so far. “What we want to do is put on a concert for the community as a...
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Eagles rebuild storm-damaged nest after devastating year
IDAHO FALLS — The wind is strong, but the eagles are proving stronger. Ashley Weitzel watches from her tree house as the weather bends branches and the new nest sways. She’s intrigued watching the bald...
View ArticleWhy did authorities wait so long to issue an Amber Alert?
Idaho State Police spokeswoman Teresa Baker posted the following on ISP’s blog explaining why am Amber Alert was issued Monday. The Idaho State Police has issued an AMBER Alert for three Caldwell...
View ArticleAir show coming to Rexburg on Saturday
Photo courtesy Legacy Flight Museum REXBURG — A free air show featuring aerobatic planes and military fighter planes will come to Rexburg on Saturday. The recurring event starts at 10 a.m. at the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Officials release cause of death of Star Valley teen
Kayden Tapia’s body was found Tuesday morning east of Wilson. | Courtesy photo. Your browser does not appear to support the audio tag. Audio from Thursday’s news conference with Teton County Coroner...
View Article5k run schedule to help raise money for local shelters
IDAHO FALLS — A 5k event will take place next week to help raise money to help homeless people with substance abuse disorders. Participants in Race Against Relapse can run, walk or bike. There will...
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East Idaho Eats: Support a veteran at Mac’s Snow Shack
AMMON — To some, Mac’s Snow Shack in Ammon means an icy treat. “It tastes so good,” said Jayci Hansen, a 7-year-old customer. To the owners, the shack stands for supporting family and freedom. After...
View ArticleLast day of voting for Idaho Falls Zoo to receive $10,000
CLICK HERE TO VOTE IN THE CONTEST IDAHO FALLS — Today is the last day to vote for the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park to receive $10,000 in a worldwide contest. The zoo has been nominated to receive...
View ArticleFish & Game Supervisor retiring after decade of leadership
Steve Schmidt is retiring after a decade of leadership with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game. / Photo courtesy Idaho Department of Fish & Game. The following is a news release from the Idaho...
View ArticlePolice: Man points gun at Pocatello store clerk
Joseph Lopez POCATELLO — A local man was arrested Thursday after police say he pointed a gun at a convenience store clerk. Police said Joseph Lopez, 21, of Chubbuck, and a 20-year-old woman were at the...
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Sonic returning to Rexburg in former Arctic Circle lot
New Sonic building in Riverton, Utah. | Photo courtesy Sonic Drive-In Utah & Idaho. REXBURG — A fast food favorite is returning to the Rexburg in the former Arctic Circle lot on Second East....
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Pilot plans to fly in air show after being forced to make emergency landing
This photo was taken moments before the red plane went down Friday afternoon. | Photo by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com. UPDATE (4:20 p.m.) — Dick Fennell, the pilot of the plane that crashed,...
View ArticlePocatello police plan meeting with LGBTQ community
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO –- The Idaho State University Gender Resource Center and the Pocatello Police Department will host a community conversation at 6...
View ArticleOne man dead after being flung from bed of truck
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. MACKAY — Idaho State Police are investigating a one vehicle fatality crash on Mine Hill Road near Mackay, in Custer County. The accident...
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One juvenile airlifted after rollover crash on Hwy 20
Courtesy Photo REXBURG — One juvenile was flown by air ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a one vehicle rollover on U.S. Highway 20 south of the Sugar City exit. The Madison...
View ArticleFour vehicle wreck delaying traffic on Highway 20
Photo by reader Amy Sunderland REXBURG — Idaho State Police and Rexburg emergency personnel are responding to a four-car wreck about one mile from the south Rexburg exit on U.S. Highway 20. Witnesses...
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