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Preston seeks water tank funding as city grows

Preston seeks water tank funding as city grows

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

City leaders say a proposed 6.5-million-gallon tank would provide emergency storage and help meet future water needs as Preston continues to grow.
Yellowstone National Park removing invasive fish from creek to preserve native species

Yellowstone National Park removing invasive fish from creek to preserve native species

EastIdahoNews  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Yellowstone National Park has announced it will soon attempt to remove an invasive species to preserve a native species in Buffalo Creek.
Funeral home files emergency court petition, alleges Idaho coroner is delaying cremations

Funeral home files emergency court petition, alleges Idaho coroner is delaying cremations

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pocatello funeral home has filed an emergency petition, asking a judge to force the Bannock County Coroner to act on multiple delayed cremations.
Historic Paris Tabernacle draws thousands of visitors during busy summer tourism season

Historic Paris Tabernacle draws thousands of visitors during busy summer tourism season

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The historic Paris Tabernacle in southeastern Idaho is drawing thousands of visitors this summer, with tours extended through September to accommodate travelers attending the nearby Montpelier Idaho Temple open house.
Have You Seen This? Grandma gets a case of the giggles watching daughter fall

Have You Seen This? Grandma gets a case of the giggles watching daughter fall

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman shares a video to her mother, who gets an uncontrollable case of the giggles.
Have you met this Estonian student? He came to America for summer sales to fund education

Have you met this Estonian student? He came to America for summer sales to fund education

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Averaging nearly 150 homes per day, riding his bike up and down neighborhoods, a foreign college student is selling books to help fund his educational journey, thousands of miles away from home.
Idaho mother of 4 dies from injuries after severe crash near Idaho Falls

Idaho mother of 4 dies from injuries after severe crash near Idaho Falls

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The coroner has identified a Rigby woman who died from her injuries following a crash near Idaho Falls on Tuesday.
25 years after 9/11, Idaho Falls gala aims to reignite support for first responders

25 years after 9/11, Idaho Falls gala aims to reignite support for first responders

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, an Idaho Falls nonprofit is honoring first responders and urging Americans to remember their sacrifices and support those who continue serving their communities.
Idaho 7-year-old recovering from brain injury after being hit by a truck on his dirt bike

Idaho 7-year-old recovering from brain injury after being hit by a truck on his dirt bike

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 7-year-old boy is recovering from multiple serious injuries after he was hit by a truck while riding his dirt bike.
Ready to 'eat mor chikin'? Ammon Chick-fil-A announces opening date following remodel

Ready to 'eat mor chikin'? Ammon Chick-fil-A announces opening date following remodel

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new and improved Chick-fil-A is set to open in Ammon, Idaho, next week after closing for most of the summer.
Idaho Falls woman opens recovery center born from her own struggle

Idaho Falls woman opens recovery center born from her own struggle

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dream that started more than 10 years ago for Stephanie Taylor-Thompson finally came to fruition over the weekend.
Pocatello icon Idaho Purce celebrates 100th birthday at park bearing her family's name

Pocatello icon Idaho Purce celebrates 100th birthday at park bearing her family's name

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Family, friends, former neighbors and community members gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate a major milestone birthday for a very special Pocatello woman.
From knights to fairies, the Thornshire Renaissance Faire blends history and fantasy

From knights to fairies, the Thornshire Renaissance Faire blends history and fantasy

Emily Miller, EastIahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A knight astride his noble steed, a princess daintily perched on her unicorn, a court jester, magicians, fire spinners, dragons, fairies and turkey legs. It's just another day at the Thornshire Renaissance Faire in Rigby.
Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, district judge rules

Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, district judge rules

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge has ruled that Idaho's near-total abortion ban is unconstitutional because it provides exceptions when abortions are life-saving and ​not for broader risks to pregnant women's health.
The Nook and Kranny ready to welcome customers with books, baked goods and benevolence

The Nook and Kranny ready to welcome customers with books, baked goods and benevolence

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Loretta Anderson and her nine-person staff have finished every "nook and cranny" of the new shop and will be having a grand opening on Aug. 17.
More than smashing cars: Blackfoot Elks derby raises thousands for Idaho youth

More than smashing cars: Blackfoot Elks derby raises thousands for Idaho youth

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Eastern Idaho State Fair's Demolition Derby has drawn thousands each year, but much work goes on behind the scenes long before the first car enters the arena.
'Hobby gone wild': Watch butterflies, learn about metamorphosis at The Butterfly Haven in Idaho

'Hobby gone wild': Watch butterflies, learn about metamorphosis at The Butterfly Haven in Idaho

VideoAndrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 12:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Step inside The Butterfly Haven, an enchanting greenhouse filled with thousands of beautiful, fluttering butterflies and experience it all up close right near Blackfoot, Idaho.
Idaho seed company launches retail system to help families grow their own food

Idaho seed company launches retail system to help families grow their own food

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As grocery prices continue to rise, Survival Garden Seeds in Rigby, a major supplier for garden seed customers nationwide, is launching what it calls the first Self-Reliance Gardening retail system.
From Idaho to Mars: NASA chief celebrates INL's role in the new space race

From Idaho to Mars: NASA chief celebrates INL's role in the new space race

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The administrator for NASA visited Idaho National Laboratory on Friday to celebrate the nuclear age in space.