Repair of Henry’s Fork Bridge west of Rexburg underway
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Transportation. RIGBY – Repair of Henry’s Fork Bridge, located on Idaho 33 about five miles west of Rexburg near Beaver Dick Park, is...
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Private investigator searching campground for evidence in DeOrr Kunz case
LEADORE — A private investigator spent today searching the Timber Creek Campground for signs of missing toddler DeOrr Kunz, Jr. Philip Klein of Klein Investigations in Texas says he and his team have...
View ArticleMan accused of breaking door for vodka
Christopher K. Evans IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man was arrested after he allegedly broke into the state liquor store and stole a bottle of vodka. Idaho Falls Police said 29‐year‐old Christopher K....
View ArticlePolice issue warning about dangerous synthetic drug
The Pocatello Police Department issued the following alert Thursday morning. POCATELLO — A synthetic opioid, linked to serious health issues, is present in southeastern Idaho. The drug, known as...
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Know where to park on Fourth of July in Idaho Falls
Fireworks at the 2015 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls. | Courtesy Melaleuca The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Police...
View ArticlePlay choreographer charged with molesting 11-year-old girl
Jared Reid | Photo courtesy Madison County Jail REXBURG – A Firth man has been charged with a sex crime after allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl he met during play practice years ago. Jared Reid,...
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Broulim’s bid to build Victor location
The Broulim’s location in Driggs.| Photo courtesy Teton Valley News VICTOR — The Victor Planning Commission held a first meeting to consider altering zoning to allow Broulim’s to build a grocery store...
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UPDATE: Missing Pocatello child found safe
Gary Wall | Photos courtesy Pocatello Police Department UPDATE: Pocatello Police dispatchers confirm at approximately 4:45 pm, a Bannock County deputy located the missing juvenile, Gary Wall, on...
View ArticleMultiple agencies respond to wind-driven blaze near Wendell
A wildfire burning outside of Wendell. | Photo by readers Terri and Tim Thieme The following is a news release from the Bureau of Land Management. SHOSHONE — A salvage fire started around noon Friday,...
View ArticleUPDATE: Rollover accident backs up traffic on Highway 20
Photo by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com UPDATE: As of 7 p.m. the accident had been cleared and traffic was flowing freely again. ORIGINAL STORY RIGBY — Traffic is backed up for several miles in...
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Montana family finds lost father in Idaho Falls through Facebook
Post made by Carine Santiago in the Idaho Falls group — “Man Stuff Sell and Trade.” IDAHO FALLS — Carine Santiago said Facebook was her last resort after she and her family tried everything to find...
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News at the Zoo: Waddling into the penguin cove at the Idaho Falls Zoo
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in an ongoing series highlighting animals and exhibits at the Idaho Falls Zoo. Each week this summer we’ll bring you a new video featuring some of your favorite...
View ArticleHelping Teton River to get its float on! New river outfitter opens
Photo courtesy Teton Valley News DRIGGS — Blue sky, puffy white clouds, sun on your back, and the Tetons on the horizon, floating the river might just be one of the quintessential summer activities...
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Man severely burned when flames destroy boat on trailer
A boat burns on a trailer at the Phillips 66 gas station at Pocatello Creek and Bench roads in Pocatello on Saturday afternoon. | Photo courtesy Idaho State Journal POCATELLO — A man suffered severe...
View ArticleFatal crash on U.S. 89 near Bear Lake
FISH HAVEN — Idaho State Police are investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash northbound on U.S. Highway 89 at milepost 3. The accident occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Dalton Parrish, age...
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Idaho’s largest climbing gym going up in Ammon
Ammon and Jake Hartner | Photo by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com AMMON — A challenging experience for professional and first-time climbers awaits East Idaho. Though not yet completed, brothers...
View ArticleLocal woman ejected from vehicle after rollover crash
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. POCATELLO — Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 86 near milepost 59, about 1 mile east of the...
View ArticleSwan Valley ambulance quarrel back in county commissioners hands
Courtesy photo IDAHO FALLS — The battle over who should provide ambulance services in Swan Valley continued Friday. Swan Valley Fire Chief Dean Philbrick appeared before the Bonneville County...
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UPDATE: Teens in custody after crashing parents’ car into power pole
Photos by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Several power lines were severed after a teenager crashed a car into a power pole in rural Bonneville County. Bonneville County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleIdaho Falls man arrested for attempted strangulation
IDAHO FALLS — Police arrested 29‐year‐old Joseph L. Harris for domestic battery and attempted strangulation following an incident Saturday night. According to police, officers responded to the 500...
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