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IDAHO FALLS — A grand jury has indicted a man who is accused of shooting and killing another individual in March. The grand jury determined on June 17, that there was sufficient probable cause to charge Jake Eilander, 37, with second-degree murder for the death of 44-year-old Ulises Rangel.

MENAN – A bridge on Idaho Highway 48 between Roberts and Menan is out of commission until further notice, which will have a significant impact on traffic in the area. Jefferson County Emergency Manager Rebecca Squires tells EastIdahoNews.com some pretty significant surface damage to the bridge was reported Sunday afternoon.

When Carole Pruett and her husband Tom bought their home in the Bel Aire neighborhood in Idaho Falls more than 30 years ago, it cost $15,000. In the last 10 years, she’s watched her property value go up at about the same amount as that initial purchase price, until this year when her property assessment increased by $55,000. Pruett’s home was recently appraised at $255,000, she said. Idaho residents won’t...

IDAHO FALLS – For two local families, running a fireworks stand is more than just a longstanding tradition — it’s in their blood. Tanys Searle and her husband, Nick, own Flowerworks Fireworks, a venture that began nearly 40 years ago. It has grown to include seven different...

I enjoyed a recent trip back “home” to St. Louis, where I remember the fact that STL’s brewing scene is among the best and deepest in the country. While new entries into the market have seemingly slowed in the COVID era (after a decade of non-stop growth) the town continues to make great, varied beer within the same market as the birthplace of Anheuser-Busch.

IDAHO FALLS – The 10th annual Idaho Falls Pride celebration got underway at the Greenbelt Riverwalk Saturday morning. Hundreds descended on downtown Idaho Falls as the parade got underway at 10 a.m. A festival will continue until 3 p.m. RELATED | ‘We are really excited!’ Idaho Falls Pride is...

Four local men died in two separate crashes on East Idaho roads Thursday night including a fatal hit-and-run accident in Pocatello involving a pedestrian. Robert Thomas Sequints, 30, of Pocatello, was fatally struck by a vehicle on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 just north of the Pocatello Creek Road exit around 11:25 p.m. Pocatello police on Friday morning issued a statement saying they were called out to Interstate 15...

Idaho Falls is a terrific city in the county seat of Bonneville County in the U.S. state of Idaho. The city marries excellent education, a low crime rate, exciting recreation, a family-friendly environment, and excellent public transportation. Idaho Falls is a diverse city along the Snake River banks. It has gorgeous scenery and a vibrant food scene.

IDAHO FALLS – The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is currently exhibiting a career-spanning collection of art by two local sisters. “Sisters Retrospective” chronicles over sixty years of creative work by Gloria Miller Allen and Sherian Miller Lewis. The exhibit includes artwork created in multiple mediums, from sketches and paintings to sculptures and pillows. Through the art, museum visitors get a feel for the life stories of Allen and Lewis.

Two members of eastern Idaho’s first post-Roe generation of women discussed their fears in the wake of the Dobbs decision. They fear they will be subject to an uneven playing field, and their health will be at risk. | Opinion

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls Chukars got back into the win column on Friday night, defeating the Glacier Range Riders 6-3. After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the second, the Chukars tallied four runs in the bottom half of the inning and never looked back.

BLACKFOOT — After almost 39 years in law enforcement, a local police chief is set to retire next week. Blackfoot Chief of Police Scott Gay’s last day of work will be Thursday, June 30. “I will miss the guys I work with. There’s no doubt about it and...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Despite scoring runs in the first three innings, the Idaho Falls Chukars failed to record a hit after the fourth inning and fell to the Glacier Range Riders 4-3 on Saturday night. Both teams finished the night with seven hits, with the Range Riders striking...

Knights, swords, and princesses surrounded the people of Rigby on Friday. The Renaissance fair returned to East Idaho this weekend. Live performers traveled across the country and through time to display their skills. The post East Idaho Renaissance fair returns appeared first on Local News 8.

Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred on June 26, 2022, at 8:44 p.m. on State Highway 48 at 150 N., just north of Ririe in Jefferson County. The driver of a Ford F250 pickup was traveling east on highway 48 near the intersection of 150 N, while a rider on a 2013 Victory Motorcycle was traveling west. The two vehicles collided head-on while negotiating the curve.

IDAHO FALLS — Westley Hightower, 19, was sentenced to prison Friday as his adoptive mother, Larry Powell's widow, Carol Powell, cried from the opposite side of the courtroom. She cried for her husband who had been murdered and her son who had murdered him. Hightower pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Larry Powell last July and was sentenced Friday after a long-awaited court date. Judge Dane Watkins Jr. gave...

Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) will host two events on Saturday, June 25. The post 2 events this weekend in downtown Idaho Falls appeared first on Local News 8.