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Rigby Police Department: Keeping the community safe
In this last year, the Rigby Police Department has grown and improved, according to Police Chief Allen Fullmer, who stated they have focused on providing a better service for the citizens. These improvements come by way of streamlining policies and procedures, implementing community policing and ensuring officers are trained on...
Idaho Falls High School sports complex to be renamed in $3M deal. Here’s what it will be called.
IDAHO FALLS – “Frontier Fields” is coming to Idaho Falls High School athletics. That’s the new name for Idaho Falls High School’s Tiger Athletic Complex after District 91 approved a $3 million, 40-year naming rights agreement with Frontier Credit Union last Wednesday. About 38 community...
Students relive Idaho history with Rendezvous Roundup
Hundreds of 4th graders in Idaho Falls School District 91 are experiencing Idaho history first hand this week. The annual Rendezvous Roundup is taking place Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16 at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds just south of Sandy Downs.
Nicer weather with afternoon storms
We've got a milder week ahead with some upset conditions this afternoon and a 50% chance of thunderstorms. Winds today 10-15 gusting to 20+mph. Highs will be in the mid 70's. Grab a jacket and know that you can probably expect a thunderbumper at or around 2pm - Clouds increasing and spotty showers for the southern portions, enjoy the sunshine ahead of the front. SW 10-20+.
VanderSloot responds to Bryan Smith robotext claiming he’s an Obama Democrat donor
IDAHO FALLS — Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot is responding to claims from Bryan Smith that VanderSloot is Democrat donor who gave money to former President Barack Obama. Smith, who is running against Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti and Rep. Wendy Horman for Legislative District 32 House Seat B, sent...
K9 officers from throughout Idaho participate in skills competition
Over 50 officers and K9s from throughout Idaho came to Idaho Falls last week for weeklong training and education that culminated in a skills competition at Sandy Downs Friday. The Idaho Police Canine Association hosted the K9 conference, which brought together the 50 groups and connected them with industry experts and trainers nationwide to learn agitation and other skills that can be applied in each department. Idaho Falls Police Officers...
Teacher rallies continue at District 91 office as salary negotiations move forward
IDAHO FALLS – More than 100 teachers and students protested and rallied in front of the District 91 administrative offices Monday. This was the second protest in a week as the Board of Trustees went into executive session with administrators to discuss the contract proposals. Negotiations last Wednesday made...
People in Business
Jason Haws takes new role on Zions Bank’s community banking teamJason Haws has taken on a new role with Zions Bank as a Community Banking relationship manager at the Ammon branch at 2540 E. Sunnyside Rd. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining banking relationships with business and consumer clients throughout Eastern Idaho.
Scattered thunderstorms and breezy
A disturbance from the northwest is ushering in the threat for thunderstorms and gusty winds. For Monday night and early Tuesday, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies. A low temperature in the mid 40’s, with southwest winds at 10-20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Why Frank VanderSloot says this vote matters most and could change everything this election
IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho primary election is one week away and Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot is speaking out about the most important position he believes voters will choose on May 21. VanderSloot sat down with EastIdahoNews.com to explain why this election is so important. You can watch...
East Idaho Crime Stoppers and deputies ask for tips after firearm, tools stolen from unlocked vehicles
RIGBY — A reward is being offered for tips that lead to a felony arrest after vehicles were burglarized at a subdivision in Rigby. A firearm and several tools were reported stolen. East Idaho Crime Stoppers posted online the possible suspect vehicle is a white-colored Volkswagen Golf. Check out...
Today in Sports - Michael Jordan’s autographed Air Nike 1s from 1985 sell for a record $560,000
1875 — Aristides wins the first Kentucky Derby by one-quarter length over Volcano. The day marks the opening of Churchill Downs with an estimated 10,000 spectators witnessing the first Derby. Aristides is ridden and trained by African Americans Oliver Lewis and Ansel Williamson, respectively.
Opinion: All means all
I first ran for office for one reason: I care about all students having the opportunity for an excellent education. Every child. No exceptions. A recent editorial by someone who doesn’t live in my district but claims he is voting for my opponent attempted to indicate that because I support an excellent education for every single child no matter where they are learning, somehow that excludes public school children.
Schauffele gets another major scoring record and sets the pace at PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele saw no reason to change anything in his swing or think any less of his game after yet another close call at ending two years without winning. The idea was to “keep chugging along.”. Thursday looked more like a sprint, right into...
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