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Possible confession released in Idaho Falls shooting
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) - A public records request made by Local News 8 has brought new evidence to light in the killing of Eric Leask - including what prosecutors said could be the suspect’s confession. Lance Broncho, 23, is facing five felony charges in connection to the March 9th killing, including first-degree murder. He appeared
Lance Broncho Facing Five Felony Charges in Shooting Death
Lance Broncho has been bound over to Seventh Judicial Court on five felony charges, including first degree murder. It follows a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. The Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney filed charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery, robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm by an ex-felon in March. The criminal complaint claims Broncho shot and killed Eric Leask and shot Ormead Smith on March 9 in Idaho Falls during a home invasion.
‘Quit shooting at the police.’ As IFPD releases footage from recent officer-involved shooting, chief has stern message.
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Police Department released body camera footage Wednesday showing multiple officers’ perspectives during a nerve-wracking shooting incident at the Econo Lodge. During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson went over the footage minute by minute, giving the reasoning...
Man arrested for eluding police, driving 100 mph down U.S. 20
A Montana man drove up to 100 miles an hour down U.S. Highway 20 outside of Ashton to Madison County where a “spike strip” stopped him Wednesday evening. The chase began at 8:03 p.m., near milepost 453 and ended 16 minutes later in Madison County at milepost 333, reported Madison County Sheriff Ron Ball. “The speeds reached just over 100 mph,” he said. ...
When 911 goes down, how do we get the help we need?
Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to learn more about the plans that are in place when situations like this happen.
Idaho Falls spent tens of thousands on attorneys for two recent cases
The Idaho Falls School District spent nearly $124,000 on attorneys’ fees in two legal cases that have made headlines over the past years, according to invoices obtained through a public records request. That total includes $58,200 spent defending the district’s former superintendent, James Shank, and former communications director, Margaret...
Coroner Recalls Emotional Day Doomsday Dad’s First Wife Died
When Fremont County Coroner Brenda Dye arrived at Chad Daybell’s Idaho home in October 2019, she immediately had questions about how the prominent Doomsday author’s wife had died.Just 45 minutes earlier, Daybell’s son had called 911 in a panic after finding his mother, Tammy Daybell, “stiff” in her bedroom. Daybell then told officers that his wife of nearly 30 years was “clearly dead” and that she was “frozen.”Dye entered the home to find Daybell “very upset and distraught,” Dyle told Ada County jurors on Wednesday. She then walked into the couple’s room, where Tammy had been moved to the bed—and...
Large fire in Ammon just for training
AMMON — A large structure fire in Ammon had many of you concerned Wednesday night. But, Ammon Fire Department Fire Chief Steven Berg said, it was just training “to educate firefighters a little more.”. Firefighters had been doing the training over the past couple weeks at a donated...
Chance of showers, thunderstorms for Thursday and Friday
For Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, we’ll see a slight chance of thunderstorms and showers. Mostly cloudy skies, overnight low temperatures in the mid 40’s. South winds from 10-15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Mostly cloudy for Thursday with a chance of showers and...
One of America’s ‘fastest-growing companies’ is in eastern Idaho, and it’s celebrating 10 years of business
IDAHO FALLS – After building one of Inc 5000’s “fastest-growing private companies in America,” Stuart Draper is looking forward to the next phase of life. The 40-year-old Idaho Falls man stepped down as CEO of Stukent earlier this year. It’s a company he started in 2014 to make sure schools and universities had access to updated textbooks.
Highway 20 reopens in Idaho Falls following 2-vehicle collision
IDAHO FALLS – U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls is back open after a two-vehicle collision Monday afternoon. Idaho State Police Trooper Dakota Wilson tells EastIdahoNews.com the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. in the eastbound lane at exit 314 near Hitt Road. The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee...
Dunn's May trial rescheduled for November
The federal jury trial for former Jefferson County Prosecutor Robin Dunn, scheduled for May 20, has been rescheduled for a third time; it will now take place on November 18 at the Federal Courthouse in Pocatello. The motion for continuance, which requested the court move the trial date, was filed...
Hillcrest names Matt Barber as the program’s next boys basketball head coach
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) - Hillcrest High School announced Thursday Matt Barber will be the programs next boys basketball head coach. Barber was most recently the JV head coach for the Knights, and he takes over Dave Austin, who resigned in March. He said Austin's influence will very much still be...
Texas Roadhouse hosting Champ's Heart fundraiser
Texas Roadhouse is hosting another fundraiser. On Monday night, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., Texas Roadhouse in Pocatello will be helping raise money for Champ's Heart. On Tuesday night during the same time, the Idaho Falls Texas Roadhouse will be hosting the same fundraiser. For those who mention the fundraiser,...
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