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IDAHO FALLS —- Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are mourning the unexpected
loss of one of their K9s. Drax, the newest K9 at the Sheriff’s Office, fell ill
Friday and was taken to a Boise veterinary clinic. Drax, a Belgian Malinois,
passed away Sunday morning before being escorted by local law e…
almost 3 years ago
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An Idaho Falls man is behind bars after a high-speed chase in Fremont County
Thursday morning. A Fremont County Sheriff’s Office deputy tried to stop a
vehicle driven by Marcos Martinez, 29, around 6 a.m. for speeding, according to
a sheriff’s office news release. Instead of stopping,…
almost 3 years ago
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A legal loophole means someone could potentially get away with murder or any
other crime in a small section of Yellowstone National Park. At least that’s the
theory. Dubbed the “zone of death,” a 50-square mile section of Yellowstone that
trickles into Idaho finds itself at the center of Ida…
almost 3 years ago
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An unsealed probable cause affidavit gives new insights into the shooting death
of an Idaho Falls man in rural Lemhi County. Around 7 a.m. on Oct. 19, the Lemhi
County Sheriff’s office received a call about a pickup truck crash in the
Panther Creek Road area. When deputies arrived, they dis…
almost 3 years ago
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Idaho State Police in Pocatello are hosting an open house Saturday to show
potential troopers what the job entails. Troopers will be at their office in
Pocatello to walk prospective candidates through the hiring process and answer
any questions. ISP will also have equipment used by troop…
almost 3 years ago
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A large number of officers rushed to an Idaho Falls home after the report of a
disturbance with a weapon Wednesday night. The Idaho Falls Police Department
received the call around 5:40 p.m. to the 100 block of 14th Street. According to
IFPD spokeswoman Jessica Clements, because…
almost 3 years ago
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A man who was shot in August after allegedly shooting another man with a
slingshot now faces criminal charges. Blackfoot Police discovered Karl Raymond
Bassett, 30, had been shot in the back on Aug. 27 at the sportsman’s access on
West Bridge Street, according to an affidavit of probable…
almost 3 years ago
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A man upset over a smoking fee at a Rexburg motel shot up the building,
witnesses say. Friday morning, motel workers at Motel 6 on South 12th West told
a man he had to pay a $150 fee after smoking inside the room he slept in the
night before, they told EastIdahoNews.com. …
almost 3 years ago
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A family-owned local restaurant is Ucon’s hidden gem, serving up delicious food
you might find at your grandma’s house. As you walk into the Rusty Lantern
Diner, a sign invites guests to turn off their phone’s ringer, listen to cowboy
tunes and take a moment to enjoy the family atmosphere. “W…
almost 3 years ago
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A former manager of an Idaho Falls medical supply company has pleaded guilty to
misdemeanors for embezzling thousands from a previous employer. An investigation
into Shana Erikson, 51, began when her employer, Southeast Idaho Sleep DME,
discovered about $6,000 in fraudulent transaction…
almost 3 years ago
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Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers is the latest public official asking for
Sheriff Craig Rowland to consider resigning. In a statement sent to
EastIdahoNews.com Friday, Rogers says the county has received an “overwhelming
number of phone calls with inquiries that I never expected to…
almost 3 years ago
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A local sheriff faces serious felony charges for allegedly threatening a youth
group with a gun in November. The Idaho Attorney General’s Office charged
Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland on Tuesday with felony aggravated battery,
felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor exhibition of…
almost 3 years ago
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Idaho State Police arrested two people after finding over a pound of
methamphetamine and other drugs during a Sunday traffic stop. Troopers stopped a
car around 5:15 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 20 near milepost 318
for no lights on after the sun had set, according to an…
almost 3 years ago
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A local trucking company is staying on the road despite a fire destroying one of
their shops in Idaho Falls Friday. Super T Transport on North Boulevard caught
fire around 8:30 a.m. and prompted a large response from the Idaho Falls Fire
Department. When firefighters arrived, flames en…
almost 3 years ago
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UPDATE An unidentified man shot by police while allegedly trying to run over
officers with a car is at a local hospital. The shooting happened around 11 a.m.
Tuesday, according to a Bingham County Sheriff’s news release. The incident
unfolded as deputies and the Blackfoot Police Department tried to…
about 3 years ago
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GILBERT, Ariz. — Police in Arizona have asked prosecutors to review charges
against Chad and Lori Daybell for conspiracy of attempted murder in connection
with an incident involving Lori’s former family member. The request came Tuesday
after the Gilbert Police Department spent the past two years inv…
about 3 years ago
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For decades, Smitty’s Pancake and Steakhouse in Idaho Falls has served up its
famous flapjacks and homestyle dinners. The restaurant got on a new look in
early 2020 after new owners took over and initiated an extensive remodel of the
restaurant. Since then, Smitty’s manager Lonnie Mack…
about 3 years ago