Courtesy Robert Evans PINGREE — A woman has been arrested after crashing into a house while allegedly under the influence. On Monday at 9:15 p.m., the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a 2020 Hyundai Tucson crashing into a house. “We heard a huge crash, and it shook the house,” said Robert […]
Subzero temperatures coming through eastern Idaho this weekend
Adobe stock image IDAHO FALLS – The National Weather Service in Pocatello is forecasting the coldest temperatures of the season this weekend as an arctic front moves through eastern Idaho. There may be some light snow Friday night and Saturday before the initial drop in temperatures Saturday night. Meteorologist Jack Messick tells EastIdahoNews.com most of […]
Three food trucks combining in new brick-and-mortar restaurant
Courtesy The Corndog Company- East Idaho Facebook page REXBURG — Three food trucks are coming together to open their first brick-and-mortar location. The Corndog Company, Lemon Smashers and Dip Stix are opening a physical location in the NorthPoint apartment building next to Cafe Rio at 76 West 2nd South Suite B in Rexburg. In 2019, […]
This Idaho Falls 2-year-old was diagnosed with cancer days before Christmas. Here’s how you can help
Lily Cook was recently diagnosed with stage 4 sacrococcygeal cancer. | Courtesy Steven and Amanda Cook IDAHO FALLS — Amanda Cook knew something was wrong when her daughter Lily fell one day and wasn’t acting like her normal self. She said it wouldn’t usually be a big deal except for the fact that there were […]
Man arrested in field after police pursuit
Dana Paul Rutherford | Bannock County Sheriff’s Office BANNOCK COUNTY — A man has been charged with multiple felonies for drug possession and evading police. According to court documents, on Nov. 27, an Idaho State Police trooper responded to a traffic complaint about a maroon Dodge Ram pickup truck that did not stay in its […]
Avalanche open gymnastics season with medal haul at the Missy Marlowe Wasatch Open
Avalanche Gymnastics Academy Level 9 and 10 girls competed in their first meet of the season at the Missy Marlowe Wasatch Open over the weekend where they took home the second-place team title. | Courtesy photo. IDAHO FALLS — Close to 50 local gymnasts opened their competitive season in Utah over the weekend at the […]
‘What are we doing?’: Idaho bill to impose minimum marijuana fines heads for House vote
Marijuana plants are displayed at a shop in San Francisco on Monday, March 20, 2023. | Jeff Chiu, AP File Photo BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — If an Idaho bill becomes law, the minimum fine for possessing even a small amount of marijuana will be higher than almost any other misdemeanor in the state, including a […]
Woman trying to stop traffic is hit by vehicle, thrown into canal
EastIdahoNews.com file photo IDAHO FALLS — A woman is hurt after a car struck her while she tried to stop traffic. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. south of John Adams Parkway and 45th East. Sgt. Bryan Lovell says a driver pulling into a driveway, but the […]
‘It’s a showcase of high-quality entertainment.’ IFYAC’s annual benefit concert returns
A previous production put on to support the Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre. | Courtesy Scott Tomlinson IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre’s annual benefit concert is happening next week with proceeds going to help local youth. The production is called “Roger’s Revue: Epic Broadway!” It will take place Jan. 24 and 25 […]
Teen driver hits 7-year-old girl walking to school in Blackfoot
Adobe stock image BLACKFOOT — A 7-year-old girl walking to school was hit by a vehicle driven by a teenager. It happened on Thursday before 7:40 a.m. at the York Drive and York Circle intersection in Blackfoot. The Blackfoot Police Department said it responded to a “vehicle vs. pedestrian” accident after the 16-year-old female driver […]