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Man says cops had 'no idea what they're doing' about 'armed teens' that were chasing him
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
A man accused of causing a police standoff with the Custer County sheriff was exonerated by a jury in April. Now, he's telling his story to the public.
Idaho's mental health services slashed, prompting Saturday march and fast-growing petition
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Mental health providers across eastern Idaho are sounding the alarm over sweeping cuts to Idaho's behavioral health system, and they're urging the public to take action.
Police: Idaho man arrested after telling 911 he killed friend in assisted suicide at Boise hotel
EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 7:32 a.m. | Save Story
Idaho police are investigating after police say a man called 911 early Thursday claiming he had killed his friend inside a Boise hotel room.
'He's a coward': 70-year-old sentenced to 20 years for murder, dismemberment of Idaho man
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
A 70-year-old man who was involved in the brutal killing and dismemberment of an Idaho man has been sentenced despite trying to withdraw his plea agreement Monday afternoon.
Dog lost in Idaho crash last month will be reunited with its owner
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A 77-year-old woman from Canada will reunite with her dog, Tessa, this weekend following a crash in Spencer, Idaho, last month.
Loud boom in Jefferson County sounds like 'someone shot a hole' through a house.' What is it?
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A loud boom has been heard throughout Jefferson County, Idaho, for months. Those who have heard it say it usually happens in the evening on the weekend. It's a piercing noise that many say sounds like a sonic boom.
Kids can run their own cafe at Pocatello museum's new exhibit
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
A Pocatello children's museum held the grand opening of its newest exhibit, where kids can cooperatively pretend to run their own cafe and mini market.
Migrants crucial to economy; immigration reform needed, Idaho farmers say
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the Idaho agriculture sector say migrant workers are critical to Idaho's economy, and immigration reform is needed to stay in operation.
Idaho attorney general orders recount in election for Salmon City Council — over one vote
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
Margaret Glodowski on Thursday petitioned for a recount for Salmon City Council in Idaho after losing by one vote on Nov. 4.
Idaho grand jury indicts 4 in alleged murder cover-up near local boat dock
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
An Idaho grand jury has charged four people in connection with the fatal shooting of a man near a boat dock in June.
Parents honor late daughter's love of animals through pet supplies donation drive
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
Two parents have turned their grief into action by organizing a donation drive for a cause their daughter would have been "so excited" for.
'Every moment is a fight': After surviving paralysis twice, Idaho 4-year-old faces another hurdle
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho 4-year-old, Carter Grover, who was paralyzed for the second time in his life after a crash in September, continues to persevere. Now, he needs a pacemaker.
Homeowner who helped pilot that crashed in Snake River describes what happened
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
A small passenger plane crashed into the Snake River in Blackfoot, Idaho, last weekend. Afterward, a homeowner heard his doorbell ring and saw the pilot "dripping wet."
Idaho attorney general's office says no charges warranted against sheriff after turbulent town hall
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 11 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Idaho Attorney General's Office declined to file charges against an Idaho sheriff after investigating a legislative town hall meeting during which a woman was forcibly removed by security workers in plainclothes.
12-year-old Camden the Preacher has growing audience
David Kennard, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
A young preacher regularly posts short, 5- to 10-minute Bible-centered videos focused on bringing people to Christ. His YouTube audience — about 500 followers — is slowly growing.
Sculpture in Idaho Falls pays tribute to children's author who once lived here
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Wilson Rawls lived in Idaho Falls when he wrote "Where the Red Fern Grows," and the city wanted a memorial paying tribute to him.
Idaho Falls native and son die after being stung hundreds of times by murder hornets
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man originally from Idaho Falls and his 15-year-old son died after being swarmed by murder hornets during a ziplining excursion in Southeast Asia.
Volunteers help plant up to 50,000 trees this weekend at the Bear River Massacre Site
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 9 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of volunteers joined the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation in a $14 million effort to restore the sacred Bear River Massacre site this weekend.
