East Idaho News

2 days ago | eastidahonews.com | Brittni Johnson

CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR — A man got too close to a bull elk while in his vehicle and ended up paying the price when the animal rammed into his front tire. The encounter was caught on camera and posted on Instagram by @tylerterryberry and was later shared on AccuWeather’s Facebook page on April 17, 2025. The Facebook caption said the incident happened on a Colorado road. Video shows an elk standing in the road as a car approaches the animal. “Watch out buddy,” a man is heard saying.

2 days ago | eastidahonews.com | Rett Nelson

IDAHO FALLS – Although Tim Reinke says he’s never had a bad day in his 46-year career, he’s calling it quits. The 65-year-old Idaho Falls man has been the manager of all golf operations at Pinecrest, Sand Creek and Sage Lakes Golf Courses. He was also promoted to Head Golf Pro of Pinecrest in 1984. In a conversation with EastIdahoNews.com, Reinke says the reason for his retirement isn’t tied to anything in particular. He just feels now is a good time to step down. “I love it (my job).

2 days ago | eastidahonews.com | Rett Nelson

IDAHO FALLS – Two members of a local boxing club are headed to the national Golden Gloves Tournament after taking the top spots in a regional fight over the weekend. Mabel Ornelas, 19, of Idaho Falls, joined Razor’s Edge Boxing Club about a year ago, shortly after moving to the area. Over the weekend, she beat out a Utah competitor during a regional tournament at the Fullmer Legacy Center in South Jordan, Utah.

3 days ago | eastidahonews.com | Brittni Johnson

IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Ballet Theatre will be putting on its spring performance next week, featuring over 100 local children, and community members are invited to attend. IBT puts on two performances every year. During the winter, they always perform “The Nutcracker,” and in the spring, they showcase something different. This year, IBT is performing “The Little Mermaid.” The show will take place on May 2 and May 3 at 7 p.m. at The Colonial Theater at 450 A. Street in Idaho Falls.

4 days ago | eastidahonews.com | Rett Nelson

SHELLEY — Above the mantle in the living room of Gen Miner’s Shelley home hangs a treasured family heirloom. It’s a framed map showing a trail leading to a cabin near Mack’s Inn in Island Park. The cabin holds a special place in Miner’s heart. “We’d come here every summer. It was our happy place,” Miner tells EastIdahoNews.com. “We went up there to fish and spend time with cousins. It felt like a family reunion every year.” But there’s another reason Miner loves it so much.