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Idaho Falls man reflects on friendship with NASCAR great Greg Biffle
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
As news of the tragic plane crash that killed NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children spread across the country, the loss hit especially close to home for Idaho Falls resident Trevor Blackburn.
Glenn Beck's daughter, who has ties to eastern Idaho, featured in new Christmas movie
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The 20-year-old daughter of conservative radio host Glenn Beck was cast in her first film role that premiered over the weekend.
Idaho man admits to killing 4 people
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A 56-year-old Burley man agreed to spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to four murders.
'American Idol' singer from Idaho Falls proposed to after singing national anthem at Jazz game
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Local musician and former "American Idol" contestant Paige Anne is used to being in the spotlight, but recently all eyes were on her for something other than music — this time, it was a marriage proposal.
Idaho legislator says Gem State's water supply is priority for Congress
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Idaho State Sen. Kevin Cook recently led a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with Idaho's congressional delegates about water storage projects.
Cop kills knife-wielding man during domestic violence incident in Idaho Falls
Kaitlyn Hart and Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
A man was shot and killed by officers Monday morning in Idaho Falls after he allegedly grabbed a knife during a domestic violence investigation.
After Blue Moon roof collapse, The Suites of Lava Hot Springs reopens
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Suites of Lava Hot Springs has reopened following a full renovation prompted by damage from the March 2023 collapse of the roof of the popular Blue Moon Bar & Grill next door.
One piece at a time, Idaho man seeks public help to make his Lego creation a reality
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
What started as a simple Facebook post has turned into an outpouring of support for Dave McClelland's Lego Idea submission.
Idaho jury convicts security company owner in split verdict over tumultuous town hall
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho security company owner on Thursday was found guilty of two counts of misdemeanor battery and violating uniform rules at a town hall, but he was found not guilty of four other charges.
'A long road to recovery': New details released on Idaho siblings critically injured by falling trees
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Viviana and Porter French, critically injured by falling trees and power lines while waiting for a school bus during a windstorm in Twin Falls, remain hospitalized, as details about their injuries emerged.
Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 15 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A 45-year-old man lost part of his leg in a surgery this week after a horrific accident nearly took his life.
Idaho Falls woman searching for biological family discovers she was kidnapped by orphanage
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
McKenna Christensen could never have guessed what she would discover when she decided to finally start looking for her biological family.
Charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student accused of kidnapping baby at Costco
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Weeks after a BYU-Idaho student was accused of kidnapping a baby from Costco in Idaho Falls, the Bonneville County prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon that charges will be dismissed.
New jobs and new neighbors: Sugar City preps for change
Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Long seen as a sleepy bedroom community for university staff and Department of Energy workers, Sugar City is on the verge of transformation.
Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights
Lisa Lette, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A debut book by Fort Hall native Cleve Davis is reigniting discussion about the history, cultural meaning and legal battles surrounding Indian hunting rights.
Idaho man reflects on family's pioneering legacy in aviation and agriculture
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Bob Hoff reflected on his father, Mark, and his family's legacy in aviation and agriculture, after Mark Hoff was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Pocatello officer cited after hitting, running over pedestrian with patrol car
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
A police officer failed to yield to a pedestrian, hitting them with the front of their patrol car on Thursday afternoon.
Idaho National Laboratory achieves milestone on military reactors
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
The recent delivery of advanced nuclear fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory's Transient Reactor Test Facility marks a major milestone for Project Pele, a first-of-its-kind mobile microreactor prototype designed to provide resilient power for military operations.
