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EastIdahoNews.com, located in Idaho Falls, covers eastern Idaho, western Wyoming, as well as parts of Montana and Utah. The platform is dedicated to providing some of the most engaging stories, videos, and images in the area. Operating around the clock, we emphasize breaking news and emerging stories. We take pride in keeping our audience informed, and our readers appreciate our commitment to timely updates.

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Evacuations ordered as West Bench wildfire grows to at least 800 acres

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Logan Ramsey

According to the Pocatello Police Department, all Gate City residents living North of the switchback on North Lincoln Street from the switchback in the area of the City Creek trail system need to evacuate immediately. Residents in this area should have received a reverse 911 call warning them of the evacuation order.
Crews battle wildfire on the West Bench of Pocatello

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Logan Ramsey

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Officers sworn in, others awarded for life-saving efforts by Pocatello Police Department

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Logan Ramsey

POCATELLO – Friends and family gathered to see a number of officers receive awards from their department for their life-saving efforts, and others officially join that department. The Pocatello Police Department honored five of its officers with awards for actions they took in the field to rescue people in distress and danger, and swore in four new officers on Tuesday afternoon.
2 charged in plot to kill Rexburg man but may have targeted wrong home, documents say

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Nate Eaton

REXBURG — A grand jury has indicted two men in connection with the homicide of a Rexburg man who was shot and killed during a home invasion in 2021. Anthony Dean (T.J.) Wilson, 33, and Ryler Jensen, 28, are charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Investigators say they worked with Pierre Lake, 21, in conspiring to kill Ralph Brian at his home on the 300 block of North 12th West. Brian’s wife, Karen Brian, was stabbed multiple times but survived.
WATCH LIVE: Madison County Sheriff holds news conference announcing arrests

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Nate Eaton

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... REXBURG — Madison County Sheriff Ron Ball is holding a news conference Wednesday morning announcing arrests in a recent case. The media briefing is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. EastIdahoNews.com will stream the news conference in the video player above. A full story will be posted later. SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story.
Governor praises water projects that increase resilience of state’s ‘lifeblood’

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Logan Ramsey

POCATELLO – The governor of Idaho praised steps taken by the state to strengthen its water system as the dam holding back the largest reservoir on the Snake River towered behind him. Gov. Brad Little made this speech on a visit to eastern Idaho on Monday afternoon, speaking highly of projects that have upgraded or will upgrade aging water infrastructure.
Suspect in custody after woman in distress walks into business and asks for help

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Nate Eaton

IDAHO COUNTY — A woman who reported being drugged and kidnapped was safely recovered early Tuesday morning and a man is now in custody. The situation began around 4 a.m. when the woman entered a business in Idaho County and told a cashier she needed help before quickly leaving the scene, according to a news release from Idaho State Police.
Pocatello contractor accused of defrauding homeowners of over $60,000

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Logan Ramsey

POCATELLO – An owner of a roofing company faces decades of prison time after multiple homeowners say they paid for work that his company never completed. Glendon Ashley Smith, 48, owner of Smith Roofing LLC, was arrested on June 6 outside the Juniper Hills Country Club and charged with seven felony counts of grand theft. This came after an investigation by the Pocatello Police Department alleging that Smith defrauded seven homeowners for tens of thousands of dollars.
Rexburg Pride coming to Porter Park for a day of celebration, love and unity

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Andrea Olson

REXBURG — A Pride event coming to Rexburg this weekend is aimed at being family-friendly and will have activities, merchandise, food, and resources available. Rexburg Pride returns for the fifth year at Porter Park on Saturday, June 21, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Yoga studio Namaste Nook will host this year’s event. It’s a day of celebration, love, and unity among LGBTQ folks and allies alike, according to its website.
Chukars suffer first series loss, fall back into tie for first

1 week ago | eastidahonews.com | Kalama Hines

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