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Strangers jump into canal to rescue 'shocked' Idaho woman from car crash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

'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

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.
Tylee Ryan's aunt launches app containing information about Daybell case

Tylee Ryan's aunt launches app containing information about Daybell case

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 10 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new app containing comprehensive information about the Daybell murder cases is available to the public.