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Man arrested on meth trafficking charges after undercover operation
46+ min ago (215+ words) IDAHO FALLS " An Idaho Falls man was arrested after an undercover police officer purchased drugs from him. Dustin James Meyers, 43, faces one felony count of trafficking methamphetamine over 400 grams. If he is found guilty, he faces a mandatory minimum of…...
Zoo Idaho welcomes adorable cougar kitten and you can help name her
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (285+ words) The following is a news release from the City of Pocatello. Get ready for a little extra wild (and a whole lot of cute). Zoo Idaho has welcomed a new cougar kitten, and now the community is invited to help…...
Over 30, 000 pounds of food donated to Blackfoot Community Pantry
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (278+ words) BLACKFOOT " Over one ton of food was delivered Tuesday morning to the Blackfoot Community Pantry & Outreach Center. According to a news release from Just Serve, a national nonprofit connecting people with local service opportunities, in partnership with The Church of…...
Body of missing hiker found after suspected bear encounter in Glacier National Park
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (250+ words) GLACIER NATIONAL PARK " The body of a missing hiker was located in Montana's Glacier National Park this week, with injuries suggesting a suspected bear encounter, officials said. The National Park Service announced temporary trail closures in Glacier National Park following…...
Local concert will feature trio representing generations of women, along with duets and dancers
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (632+ words) IDAHO FALLS " A local choir will perform a wide range of music this weekend at a free concert, with a highlight being a unique trio of singers who represent three generations of women. The Idaho Falls Choralaires " an all-women's choir…...
Classes resume at Compass Academy following threat
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (142+ words) The following is a news release from Idaho Falls School District 91. On Wednesday, a Compass Academy student received an anonymous, generic threat involving the school. The Idaho Falls Police Department was immediately notified and initiated an investigation. That investigation remains…...
Tremonton parents arrested, accused of killing child through torture
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (833+ words) TREMONTON, Utah (KSL) " A Tremonton couple was arrested Wednesday and accused of torturing their children through punishments that led to one child's death. Brigham Young Merrell, 35, is accused of child abuse homicide and child torture. His wife, Melinda Marie Merrell,…...
Boil order issued in Mc Cammon as city water lines are repaired
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (323+ words) Daniel V. Ramirez, formerly a reporter at the Post Register, joins the East Idaho News. com team as a multimedia journalist. Daniel was born in Idaho Falls, where he graduated from Skyline High School in 2017. He later attended the College of…...
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (249+ words) (CNN) " White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday announced the birth of her daughter Viviana, saying she is "perfect and healthy." "On May 1st, Viviana aka "Vivi" joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love," Leavitt said in…...
Free swim lessons offered Saturday at Wes Deist Aquatic Center
17+ hour, 20+ min ago (170+ words) The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS " The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Wes Deist Aquatic Center will host its annual Free Swim Lessons event on Saturday, May 9, providing local youth with a fun…...