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70-year-old allegedly killed and dismembered missing man, claims self defense

70-year-old allegedly killed and dismembered missing man, claims self defense

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 2 - 6:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alan Bruce is charged with the first-degree murder of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton, as well as other felony charges for destruction of evidence, failure to notify of a death, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and an enhancement for being a persistent violator.
Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder in stabbings of 4 Idaho students to avoid death penalty

Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder in stabbings of 4 Idaho students to avoid death penalty

Jesse Bedayn And Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated July 2 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. He entered the plea Wednesday in a deal with prosecutors that will allow him to avoid the death penalty.
Pleading for prayers: 11-year-old fights for life after cut knee becomes infected

Pleading for prayers: 11-year-old fights for life after cut knee becomes infected

Erin Cox, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 2 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho family is pleading for prayers as their daughter recovers at Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital after fighting an infection that spread throughout her body.
A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. A victim's family is furious

A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. A victim's family is furious

Hanna Park, Josh Campbell and Zoe Sottile, CNN  |  Updated July 1 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The grieving family of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves spent weeks waiting for an arrest in her killing. Now, a month before the suspect's murder trial was set to begin, the wait for justice is poised to end in what one Goncalves family member called a "shocking and cruel" plea deal.
The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one

The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one

Manuel Valdes and Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 20-year-old man's life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before law enforcement say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a third as they responded to a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Utah firefighters talk safety after deadly Idaho ambush

Utah firefighters talk safety after deadly Idaho ambush

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 1 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a fire and ambush shooting that left two dead north of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, multiple fire departments in Utah said they expected to have new discussions about safety.
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report

Reuters  |  Updated June 30 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
Growing up in Pocatello's Triangle Neighborhood: A memoir of youth, faith and redemption

Growing up in Pocatello's Triangle Neighborhood: A memoir of youth, faith and redemption

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 30 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Presley Vann's book about growing up in Pocatello's Triangle Neighborhood was published by Inicio Publishing and is capturing the attention of readers nationwide.
A man lured Idaho firefighters to a mountain with a fire then shot and killed 2, officials say

A man lured Idaho firefighters to a mountain with a fire then shot and killed 2, officials say

Manuel Valdes, Associated Press  |  Updated June 30 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say firefighters who rushed to put out a blaze in a northern Idaho mountain community found themselves instead in an unexpected shootout.
2 firefighters killed in Idaho shooting; gunman still active, sheriff says

2 firefighters killed in Idaho shooting; gunman still active, sheriff says

Reuters  |  Posted June 29 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two firefighters were killed when they were shot at while responding to a fire in northern Idaho, with law enforcement officers still taking sniper fire and hunting for the killer.
Former owner of Downard Funeral Home officially pleads guilty as part of plea deal

Former owner of Downard Funeral Home officially pleads guilty as part of plea deal

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 28 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lance Peck pleaded guilty on Thursday to perjury, tax evasion, grand theft and other crimes after an investigation that found unidentified, decomposing bodies at his Idaho funeral home.
Grandfather of Idaho teen killed by police speaks out after civil suit is filed

Grandfather of Idaho teen killed by police speaks out after civil suit is filed

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 28 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of Victor Perez filed a civil complaint Thursday against the Pocatello Police Department, claiming his civil rights were violated after Perez was shot and killed in April.
Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for two suspects accused of 2021 Idaho murder

Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for two suspects accused of 2021 Idaho murder

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 27 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two suspects in a 2021 home invasion murder will not be facing the death penalty after being indicted by a grand jury Friday.
Idaho judge rejects Bryan Kohberger's request to delay murder trial in college student stabbings

Idaho judge rejects Bryan Kohberger's request to delay murder trial in college student stabbings

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Updated June 27 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho judge said Thursday he won't postpone the quadruple murder trial of a man accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Reward now being offered for return of missing Idaho teenagers

Reward now being offered for return of missing Idaho teenagers

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 26 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A reward is now being offered for the safe return of two missing Jefferson County, Idaho, teenagers.
Idaho mother reveals fears after her teenagers vanish

Idaho mother reveals fears after her teenagers vanish

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Updated June 25 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elizabeth Roundy believes Allen and Rachelle's older siblings, along with other members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were involved in abducting her teenagers.
Idaho police issue Amber Alert for teens possibly headed to Cache County FLDS group

Idaho police issue Amber Alert for teens possibly headed to Cache County FLDS group

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated June 23 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho police have issued an Amber Alert and are searching for two teenagers who may be traveling to an FLDS group in Cache County.
Display of kindness goes viral after scooter crash in Idaho Falls

Display of kindness goes viral after scooter crash in Idaho Falls

Treydon Baylor, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 21 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho teen had a gnarly crash while riding an electric scooter in Idaho Falls, but the kindness of a stranger overshadowed the scrapes and bruises.
Possible witness in Bryan Kohberger case appears to say she saw him at the scene, video shows

Possible witness in Bryan Kohberger case appears to say she saw him at the scene, video shows

Andy Rose, Veronica Miracle, Jack Hannah, CNN  |  Posted June 20 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid a critical hearing in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial, an 8-month-old police video is drawing attention for a woman who said she will be a key witness in the case.