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Idaho Falls Rotary receives grand prize donation for Duck Race
IDAHO FALLS — Members of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club gathered outside the Shilo Inn Wednesday for the unveiling of this year’s grand prize for the annual Duck Race. Broadway Ford in Idaho Falls gifted...
View ArticleArrest warrant issued after ‘Sunday Bandit’ allegedly violates probation
FREMONT COUNTY — An arrest warrant has been issued for the man who broke into a Salem home and stole underwear and other clothing from a teenagers bedroom. Cody Polatis, 21, is wanted on one...
View ArticleBonneville deputies arrest couple allegedly manufacturing drugs
Photo by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. IDAHO FALLS — Late Wednesday afternoon Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleToddler rushed to hospital after falling from second story window onto sidewalk
Police say the child fell from a second story window at this apartment complex. / Photo courtesy Rexburg Police Department. REXBURG — A four-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital this morning after...
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Couple arrested after 31 marijuana plants are found inside home
BONNEVILLE COUNTY — Over 30 marijuana plants were recovered by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office as detectives served a search warrant Wednesday evening. Deputies served the warrant around 5:30...
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Lightning-caused Yale Fire burning near Sawtell Peak
Photo courtesy BLM The following is a release from the Bureau of Land Management. ISLAND PARK Lightning passed through portions of eastern Idaho Wednesday evening, igniting at least one wildland fire....
View ArticlePolatis denies allegations he violated his probation
EDITOR’S NOTE: In a related article published Tuesday, EastIdahoNews.com incorrectly stated that Magistrate Judge Gilman Gardner handed down a sentence of 10 days in jail. Gardner was the original...
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Lead criminal investigator in DeOrr Kunz case gives update on investigation
LEADORE – It’s been nearly a year since DeOrr Kunz, Jr. disappeared while on a camping trip in Lemhi County. The then two-year-old was at Timber Creek Campground with his mother, Jessica Mitchell,...
View ArticleGrace woman delivers baby in parking lot of Lava swimming complex
Danielle Smith and newborn Koralee Lorna Smith | Courtesy photo LAVA HOT SPRINGS — Weighing in at 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 18 inches long, Koralee Lorna Smith arrived right on time Monday, and...
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Teen escapes major injuries after crashing into power pole
BONNEVILLE COUNTY — A teen driver dozed off and struck a power pole leaving a live wire across the Lewisville Highway early Friday morning. Just after midnight, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office...
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Crews on scene of three car crash on I-15 in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a three car crash on Interstate 15 at the Broadway exit. Several people are being treated for injuries and northbound traffic has been...
View ArticleTips for Idaho Falls Independence Day parade watchers
If you’re planning to go to the Idaho Falls Fourth of July parade Monday, here are some helpful reminders from the city: – Reserving or marking public areas for the purpose of obtaining a viewing...
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Car crashes through Idaho Falls home
A blue Toyota Carolla crashed through an Idaho Falls home Friday evening. / Photo courtesy Larry Brittell. IDAHO FALLS — A car crashed through the rear of a home on the 1200 block of 17th Street near...
View ArticleOne woman killed after pickup rolls down embankment
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. PRESTON — Idaho State Police are investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash northbound on U.S. Highway 91 at milepost 12.1, near Preston....
View ArticlePocatello house fire caused by child playing with lighter
Stock image | Shutterstock POCATELLO – A house caught fire early Wednesday morning because a child was playing with a lighter, said firefighters. The fire started just before 1 a.m. One person suffered...
View ArticleTeton Canyon Campground closed due to nuisance bear
A grizzly walks across the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park. | Photo courtesy Jackie Skaggs, Grand Teton National Park. DRIGGS — The US Forest Service has closed a popular campground in...
View ArticleI-15, U.S. 20 ramps to close for Melaleuca fireworks in Idaho Falls Monday
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Transportation. RIGBY – Interstate 15 and U.S. 20 ramps will close for the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks in Idaho Falls Monday...
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It’s a big task holding the attention of 150,000 people for 30 minutes
IDAHO FALLS — Preparations are underway for the biggest firework show west of the Mississippi River. The 24th Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will kick off Monday, July 4th along the Idaho Falls...
View ArticleFourth of July activities around East Idaho 2016
Fireworks at the 2015 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration. | Courtesy Melaleuca Here are some events on or close to Independence Day that the whole family can attend. If you know of an event that’s not...
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PHOTOS: Idaho Falls July 4 Parade!
IDAHO FALLS — The EastIdahoNews.com crew got to meet hundreds of you today at the July 4 Independence Day Parade in Idaho Falls! It was great! Here are some of our photos: Be sure to tag yourself on...
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