Nate Eaton

Is the Secret Santa a real person? Yes. The Secret Santa is a native Idahoan who lives in eastern Idaho. The money comes directly from him – not a program, organization, charity or trust fund. I want to nominate somebody. Do they need to live in eastern Idaho? They do. The Secret Santa has asked […]

RIGBY — The Great Bambino has been serving up Italian food for decades and the variety, fresh ingredients and signature bambinos keep customers coming back. Luis and Dalila Valdez are co-owners of the restaurant, which has been in different buildings in the Rigby area over the past 40 years. It’s currently located at 205 Stockham […]

UPDATE The following is an update from the Pocatello Police Department: On Sept. 26, at approximately 8 a.m., the Pocatello Police Department responded to 1800 Bench Road at Highland High School for a report of a firearm located outside the tennis courts. Officers located an unloaded .22 caliber rifle under a black hoodie. Officers secured […]

UCON — As the sun beamed down over a field in Ucon Saturday afternoon, Dylan Rounds was remembered as an “old soul” who loved to farm, tell stories and spend time outdoors. Hundreds gathered to remember the 19-year-old whose body was found in April buried in a remote part of northern Utah near the Nevada […]

RIGBY — A memorial service is being held for Dylan Rounds Saturday at noon in a field off US Highway 20 in Rigby. RELATED | OBITUARY FOR DYLAN JAMIE ROUNDS Family members, friends and loved ones will remember the 19-year-old whose body was found in April buried in a remote part of northern Utah near […]

SALEM — Chad Daybell’s former home and the outbuildings on his Fremont County property were demolished Friday. SJ Healing Crossroads, a local nonprofit organization, took ownership of the 3.75-acre lot at 202 North 1900 East last month. Plans to remove the house, a shed and other buildings on the property were immediately put in place. […]

IDAHO FALLS — A young man who died in a car crash Sunday night is being remembered for his kindness, love, friendship and smile. Jade “Dawson” Grover, 17, drowned after his Chevy Malibu went into a canal at the intersection of North County Line Road and 115th East on the Jefferson/Bonneville County line. Deputies say […]

TWIN FALLS — In-N-Out is inching closer and closer to eastern Idaho. The Twin Falls City Council approved a permit for the burger chain during a hearing Monday night, according to KIVI. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission had denied In-N-Out’s application for a drive-thru and extended hours in June due to traffic concerns in […]

IDAHO FALLS — Saturday marks the 23rd anniversary since Amber Hoopes disappeared from her grandparents’ home in Bonneville County. The 20-year-old was last seen the night of Sept. 14, 2001 at the home on Lincoln Road next to Classic Auto. A truck from the shop was stolen and was later found discarded at the Ammon […]

IDAHO FALLS — Five law enforcement officers working in the Idaho Falls area were honored during a luncheon Thursday afternoon. The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation hosted its first-ever luncheon in conjunction with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. MVP awards were presented to an Idaho Falls Police officer, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy, and […]