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Emergency shelter announced in honor of Kali Randall and her children after their murders
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 3 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A local emergency shelter will be dedicated to the victims of a tragic 2023 domestic violence murder spree that took the lives of a young mother, her infant son and her unborn baby.
Museum of Idaho launches new exhibit exploring 'Life Before Dinosaurs'
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 1 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
From looking into the future with artificial intelligence to learning about mummies of the past, the Museum of Idaho ventures further back in time, before dinosaurs existed.
Speedy goat on the lam in Idaho Falls has been captured
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 31 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 4-month-old male goat running amok in Idaho Falls was safely captured Friday after avoiding its owners and authorities for about two days.
Filmmaker behind Netflix's 'most-watched original title' grew up in Idaho Falls
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 31 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
A man who grew up in Idaho Falls makes up half of the writing and directing team for "KPop Demon Hunters," an animated musical urban fantasy film released on Netflix last summer.
Member of Idaho boxing club returns from first international tournament, where he took first place
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 27 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
When Kennedy Lara Lara tried on a pair of boxing gloves for the first time, he never imagined he'd one day become a world champion. But that's exactly what happened.
'He's a treasure.' Why an eastern Idaho science teacher continues his career 41 years later
Andrea Olsen, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 27 - 6:30 a.m. | Save Story
The minute kids walk into Mr. Alan Southern's classroom, they are captivated by his enthusiasm for teaching science.
Family revives 1960s Yellowstone theater for a new era of live entertainment
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
A historic theater space with deep local roots is being brought back to life as a new generation prepares to reopen it this summer.
Fact or Folklore: Did the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds once house POWs?
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
The Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds in Blackfoot are filled with rides, food and live entertainment today — a far different scene than during World War II, when the grounds were used to house Italian prisoners of war who worked local farms.
Police chief responds after suspect in woman's death claims he is innocent and was framed
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 22 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators are responding after a man accused of killing a Utah woman in 2024 told EastIdahoNews.com this week he had nothing to do with the crime.
21-year-old Idaho man who had a 'heart of gold' continues to bless others after unexpected death
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 20 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Noel Rios, who went by the name Titus Freeman, is remembered for the selfless life he lived, and was recently able to bless others through organ donation.
The right side of this 6-year-old's body is shrinking. Her family is raising money to find out why.
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 4:53 p.m. | Save Story
Doctors in multiple states are searching for answers for a local 6-year-old girl, as the right side of her body appears to be shrinking.
Emotional farewell: Students surprise beloved teacher as he departs for the Navy
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Students lined the hallways waving American flags at Eagle Rock Middle School Thursday afternoon in a surprise send-off for their P.E. teacher, Sean Steo, who is joining the U.S. Navy.
These dalmatians help provide fire safety training at Idaho events
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 18 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
EastIdahoNews.com attended a training at Station 4 in Menan on Saturday to meet the Dalmations and see how they interact.
Idaho business may be 'the only place in the world where you can get French-fry lip balm'
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Kay Walker has been making soap, lotion and lip balm from Idaho potatoes since 2021, and his latest product may be the first of its kind.
Idaho offering $50M in tax credits for private education, but you must apply quickly
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A bill implementing the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit went into effect on Jan. 1, and the application period is now open.
Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Idahoans are invited to complete 250,000 acts of service through July 4 as America celebrates its 250th anniversary this year.
President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the church's new Burley Idaho Temple on Sunday.
'Find purpose in sorrow': Idaho family helping others process grief with children's book
Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Miller family has channeled the grief of losing a loved one into a poem, which has since been adapted into an illustrated children's book, with the hope that the book can provide comfort and hope.
