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Man claims innocence in 4th street killing and home invasion
IDAHO FALLS – A man accused of first-degree murder and robbery appeared in court Monday and pleaded not guilty to all charges. Lance Broncho, 23, pleaded not guilty to the felony first-degree murder of 51-year-old Eric Leask, felony aggravated battery with the use of a deadly weapon, felony robbery, felony burglary, felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and two felony enhancements for the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony.
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.
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...
Multiple agencies conduct aviation accident training at Ririe Reservoir
Wildfire season is upon us, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is getting ready for any incident that may befall them during the event of a wildfire. Wednesday, the National forest will be conducting two different exercises in the Eastern Idaho.
Multiple local SWAT teams respond to standoff with armed man accused of shooting at juveniles and their parents
A 47-year-old local man was arrested Sunday following a six-hour standoff in Challis that resulted in the deployment of SWAT teams from multiple police departments, authorities said. Curtis Lee Caton, of Challis, has been charged with felony unlawful discharge of a firearm following the incident and the additional charges are forthcoming, according to a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began to unfold around 11:25 p.m....
Blackfoot slips by reigning state champion Pocatello for back-to-back semi final appearances
CALDWELL − It’s always a tough predicament come state tournament time. With pitch counts, do you throw your ace out there on day one or save him for the later rounds. Blackfoot High head baseball coach Zach Reay decided to sit Oregon State signee and MLB prospect Dax Whitney Thursday in the opening round of the Class 4A State Tournament at Vallivue High School. ...
What is a Precinct Committee Officer? We find out
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - This election cycle, one obscure community-based position is getting more attention than ever before. You've probably seen several campaign signs around eastern Idaho for the position precinct committee officer. The only issue is, not many people actually know what a precinct committee officer is or what they do. So what is
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...
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...
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...
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.
Blackfoot Community Center has delinquent expenses and it wants your help staying open
BLACKFOOT — The Blackfoot Community Center is asking for community support to keep its doors open. While the nonprofit community center has provided recreational activities at low prices for 15 years, mostly thanks to federal grants, it’s been hit with unexpected costs that could force it to close. Executive Director Ashlee Howell wants the center to continue to serve the community.
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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