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Coroner reportedly called to scene where police are investigating 3 missing children
EastIdahoNews.com staff | April 15, 2021 at 6:28 pm
EMMETT — The Gem County Coroner was called to an Emmett home Thursday afternoon that was being searched in reference to three missing children. A white van was parked in fron…
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Why data security is even more crucial to your business in 2021
IDeACOM ECSI | April 12, 2021 at 5:33 pm
In today's era of digital marketing and the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity threats are always on the rise. Businesses are facing potential security risks such as data brea…
Idaho Falls man ordered to federal prison for sexually exploiting children
EastIdahoNews.com staff | April 15, 2021 at 4:47 pm
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. IDAHO FALLS — Richard Neils Dutton, 52, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced in U.S. Dis…
Iconic fast food restaurant closing in Rexburg but will re-open in new location
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | April 15, 2021 at 3:26 pm
REXBURG — After 36 years in business, Wendy’s on 2nd East in north Rexburg will close Sunday and the restaurant will re-open an updated, modern location this fall. “W…
Shrinking shoreline exposes shipwreck in Utah lake
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSTU | April 15, 2021 at 2:29 pm
LAKE POWELL, Utah (KSTU) — A curious discovery along the edges of Lake Powell has been uncovered as the shoreline shrinks during what could be one of the worst drought years on r…
Idaho panel OKs plan for lawmakers to call special sessions
Keith Ridler, Associated Press | April 15, 2021 at 1:49 pm
BOISE (AP) — A House panel on Thursday approved a proposed constitutional amendment allowing the part-time Idaho Legislature to call itself into session. The House State Affairs …
Man and woman arrested after police chase from Fort Hall to Pocatello
Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com | April 15, 2021 at 1:42 pm
FORT HALL — Officers arrested two people Wednesday after a police chase that began in Fort Hall and ended in Pocatello. Fort Hall Police were called around 4:30 p.m. about an…
Canadian politician apologizes after appearing naked during video meeting
Jack Guy, CNN | April 15, 2021 at 1:01 pm
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains an image of partial nudity. OTTAWA, Canada (CNN) — A Canadian politician has apologized after being spotted in a state of undress dur…
Man in critical condition as three arrested for attempted murder and robbery
Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com | April 15, 2021 at 11:57 am
AMERICAN FALLS — Three people were arrested for attempted murder Thursday morning after the shooting of a man in American Falls. Authorities were called to a home on Falls Av…
Man charged with assault for allegedly threatening roommate with knife
Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com | April 15, 2021 at 11:38 am
IDAHO FALLS — A local man is behind bars after allegedly threatening his roommate with a knife. During interviews with Idaho Falls Police officers, the victim said he first m…
Idaho sets a lofty goal: 80% of people vaccinated for COVID-19 — this year
Audrey Dutton, Idaho Capital Sun | April 15, 2021 at 10:34 am
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — State officials hope to persuade more Idahoans to get the COVID-19 vaccine — and they’ve set the goal at a statewide vaccination rate of 80%. …
911 dispatcher’s actions believed to have saved woman’s life
Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com | April 15, 2021 at 9:53 am
BLACKFOOT — Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland says a dispatcher’s efforts Tuesday helped save the life of a local woman. Bingham County Dispatcher Layton Powell rece…
State universities to continue tuition freeze for another year
Kevin Richert, IdahoEdNews.org | April 15, 2021 at 9:11 am
BOISE (IdahoEdNews.org) — Voting unanimously — but reluctantly — the State Board of Education took a big step to continue Idaho’s tuition freeze. During a virtual meeti…
Bills to defund Idaho GOP attorney general’s office are dead
Keith Ridler, Associated Press | April 15, 2021 at 8:38 am
BOISE (AP) — Two bills that cleared the Idaho House with overwhelming Republican support to significantly defund Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden’s office for not be…
Making waffles cones, tasting a 12 year old cheese and asking 7 Questions at Manwaring Handmade Cheese
Emmy Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | April 15, 2021 at 8:00 am
Every week I’m interviewing fascinating people in our community, nation and around the world! The idea came from a Facebook commenter who saw a video of me and my family floating…
Biz Buzz: Local man selling coolers for a cause in new business venture
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | April 14, 2021 at 9:04 pm
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ BL…
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Region
Body found believed to be missing 8-year-old, suspect in custody for murder
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Idaho panel OKs plan for lawmakers to call special sessions
Idaho sets a lofty goal: 80% of people vaccinated for COVID-19 — this year
Bills to defund Idaho GOP attorney general’s office are dead
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Business
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Food
Iconic fast food restaurant closing in Rexburg but will re-open in new location
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Entertainment
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