Idaho Falls city employee reportedly drowns while on duty
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Update
According to an updated news release from the City of Idaho Falls, first responders were called for a reported drowning at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday morning.
“The City of Idaho Falls is brokenhearted to share that a long-term city employee from the Public Works Department passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, while on duty,” says the updated release. “Emergency responders were called that morning to a reported and apparent drowning at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. However, the cause of death has not yet been determined. An official review to determine the cause of death is underway, but there is no indication of foul play. We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.”
Original Story
IDAHO FALLS — City officials say an employee with the Idaho Falls Public Works Department died Saturday while on duty, but little detail about the death’s circumstances is known.
According to Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanchez, Frank Rogers, 67, of Ammon, died Saturday during an incident at work.
Sanchez says the cause of death is unavailable at this time and is still under investigation.
According to the Idaho Secretary of State’s website, Rogers was a laborer at the City of Idaho Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Idaho Falls spokeswoman Kimberly Felker declined to confirm if Roger’s death was from natural causes or a workplace accident, but says foul play is not suspected.
“The City of Idaho Falls is brokenhearted to share that a long-term city employee from the Public Works Department passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, while on duty. Emergency responders were called to the scene that morning. An investigation is underway, but there is no indication of foul play,” Felker says. “We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.”
EastIdahoNews.com has contacted the Idaho Falls Police Department for more information, but has not heard back. We will continue to update you as we learn more.