Andrea Olson

IDAHO FALLS — Local firefighters are asking for the community’s help by filling an ambulance with toys to help those in need this holiday season.  The Idaho Falls Firefighters IAFF Local 1565 and Idaho Falls Fire Department are doing this for the first time. It’s part of the 4th annual Supply and Toy Drive and […]

CHUBBUCK — A 21-year-old from Idaho Falls has been arrested after allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old girl. Caden Allen Bradley is charged with two felonies for rape where the victim is under the age of 16 and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older.  According to court documents, it happened on at […]

Randy Larkin in a Bonneville County courtroom. | Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Two key witnesses took the stand in the Randy Larkin rest stop murder trial on the third and fourth day of court in Bonneville County. Randy Larkin, 59, was charged with one count of first-degree murder for the death of 36-year-old […]

POCATELLO — A winter weather advisory for this weekend has been issued in parts of eastern Idaho.  The National Weather Service in Pocatello said it will be in effect from 5 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday.  Snow is expected in places like Downey, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Pocatello, Shelley, Blackfoot, Fort Hall, American Falls […]

RIGBY — A 70-year-old Rigby man died in Jefferson County Friday after a farming accident, deputies said.  Jon Edward Simmons was identified as the man who died, according a news release by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.  Deputies responded to a report of a farming accident in the area of 25 North 4400 East in […]

Randy Larkin was indicted on one count of first-degree murder for the death of 36-year-old Morey Pelton. His trial has begun.

IDAHO FALLS — Multiple organizations are teaming up this November to provide free winter driving safety classes for the community ahead of adverse weather conditions.  “Every year, we see people having accidents, particularly early in the winter, and this is a way to educate young drivers, new drivers, and people new to the area on […]

PRESTON — A man will be going to prison after he was sentenced on Thursday in Franklin County for killing his wife.  Douglas James Gildemeister, 56, was arrested last year for the death of Gail Gildemeister, who was 58 at the time. Court documents said he shot and killed her, then failed to report her […]

SALMON — Republican Rep. Jerald Raymond is running against Democrat Connie Delaney for District 31 Seat A in the Idaho House of Representatives. District 31 covers Jefferson, Lemhi, Clark, and Fremont counties. Click here to learn more about Raymond’s campaign. Delaney does not have a website, but there is information about her campaign on Ballotpedia. […]

REXBURG — A sign with the Olive Garden logo in Rexburg has the town and social media buzzing with many wondering if the restaurant is actually coming.  The family-friendly chain is known for its Italian food, such as breadsticks, pasta, and salads. The sign, located on a property near the new Chipotle off Tamana Drive […]