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Strangers jump into canal to rescue 'shocked' Idaho woman from car crash
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 6 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
On a not-so-typical Tuesday afternoon, a group of strangers sprang into action to rescue a woman from her partially submerged car.

Idaho man signs plea deal in fatal crash that killed 6; state recommends 15-year sentence
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 5 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho man who was charged after the fatal drunk driving crash that killed six individuals in May 2024 has accepted a plea agreement.

Mormon crickets invade parts of east Idaho. Here's how you can stay safe on the road
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 2 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Motorists traveling through rural parts of Idaho may be in for a surprising and slippery sight this season, with swarms of crickets blanketing the roads.

Trial delayed as Lori Vallow Daybell shows up in wheelchair, says she's too sick to pick jury
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 2 - 6:44 p.m. | Save Story
Jury selection in Lori Vallow Daybell's conspiracy to commit murder trial was put on hold Monday after she showed up in a wheelchair and said she was too sick to remain in court.

Utah brothers revitalize iconic Last Chance Texaco with modern upgrades and old school charm
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 1 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
First opened in 1962, an iconic Idaho stop along the scenic Henry's Fork of the Snake River, has been restored and reopened by brothers and businessmen David and Daniel Urmann of Salt Lake City.

700-pound boulder pins Alaska man face-down in glacier creek for 3 hours
Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Posted June 1 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
An Alaska man who was pinned facedown in an icy creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours survived the ordeal with only minor injuries, thanks in part to his wife's quick thinking and lots of luck.

Drunk driving the cause of Idaho crash that killed 7, police say
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 30 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
A crash near Island Park, Idaho, that left seven people dead was caused by a drunk driver, according to police.

Idaho high school seniors bring kids to school as a prank
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 28 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
Seniors at a local high school took a unique spin on their senior prank this year by doing something still memorable, but also heartwarming.

Fundraisers in place for family of Idaho 3-year-old hit and killed in parking lot
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 27 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Three-year-old Kamari Alvarez died on Saturday. Now the community is rallying to help the family through its loss.

Man dies following UTV crash at St. Anthony Sand Dunes
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 27 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man who died at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes following a UTV accident has been identified.

2 Idaho moms launch podcast and apparel brand for those struggling with mental illness
Nichole Stanford, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 25 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
Two women are sharing their pain and their purpose through a podcast and apparel brand called Just Stay, with immediate impact.

3-year-old hit, killed in Costco parking lot
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 24 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A 3-year-old girl was hit by a car and killed at a Costco parking lot in Pocatello on Saturday.

2 Utah men accused of stealing $70K in cash from laundromat
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 22 - 6:55 a.m. | Save Story
Two Utah men have been arrested and charged with stealing $70,000 in cash from D&L Cleaners in 2024 after the Fourth of July.

Food-conditioned grizzly bear trapped and killed in Yellowstone National Park
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 16 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Officials in Yellowstone National Park trapped and killed a male grizzly Wednesday after it was spotted in developed areas of the park.

'Shoot, shovel and shut up.' Police records detail horrific alleged killing of missing Idaho man
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 16 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Court documents reveal extremely graphic information about the alleged killing of a missing Challis man.

Former BYU baseball starter accused of child sexual assault pleads guilty to lesser charges
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 16 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
A 22-year-old former BYU baseball starter has pleaded guilty to lesser felony charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho student killings case
Eric Levenson, Jean Casarez and Lauren del Valle, CNN | Posted May 15 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
Bryan Kohberger, the former criminology grad student accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, appeared in court Thursday morning in one of the last pretrial hearings.

'This truly is a miracle': Idaho man released from hospital after truck fell on him, breaking 13 ribs
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 14 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
An Idaho husband and father of six miraculously lived to tell his story of survival after his one-ton truck fell on him.

Idaho teen wins in Invest Nest, earns $10K for dyslexia startup
Nichole Stanford, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 11 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
James Tedjamulia, a high school junior from Idaho, won $10,000 for his dyslexia startup. His AI-powered ReadBuddy helps dyslexic readers by suggesting age-appropriate content.


