Ariel Jensen

Area photographers are looking forward to some of their photographs being displayed in the USS Idaho.

The commissioning of the new Navy submarine is scheduled for April. Event planners asked Idahoans to send them their best photos representing Idaho to be a part of history. Over two-thousand photos were sent in. Out of those, about 40 were chosen to be displayed in the USS Idaho submarine.

A controversial bill meant to eliminate barriers to education for cosmetology licensing is going to have to go back to the drawing board.

In an effort to combat local food insecurity, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered 31,000 pounds of food to the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership in Rexburg on Wednesday.

The donation is part of a nationwide collaboration with America 250, a celebration of the United States’ 250 years of independence. As part of the celebration, the Church has pledged to send 250 trucks of food to pantries across the country. Rexburg was chosen as one of the cities chosen for this donation.

The city of Rexburg is excited to welcome a new attraction to town. They are introducing a new ice skating rink for hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating.  

A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The incident ended peacefully when investigators with the Rexburg Police Department determined the man was unarmed and was undergoing a mental health crisis.

The Wall of Warmth has helped many people get through the winter, and this year will be the last for the original founder to lead the project.

Locals in Rexburg had the chance to check out a decorative display at Smith Park in Rexburg, the home of the Veterans Freedom Memorial. Dozens of wreaths are hung along the entryway of the memorial site to honor and celebrate local servicemen and women.

“We really want to express our appreciation to those who have served and are currently serving. We appreciate all that you do for us,” said Paul Evans, the Rexburg Area Chamber Board.

When a fundraiser goal fell just shy, three inmates refused to let their elderly friends down. Instead, they rallied their entire work camp community to cover the gap.

A local business is recognizing a group of inmates, proving that the path to redemption won’t be shackled by past mistakes. 

They run toward danger when most people are running away. Today, the southeast Idaho community pauses to celebrate National First Responders Day, set aside to honor the brave men and women who rush to help us when we need it the most.

The Rexburg Police Department is trying to educate and answer voter questions ahead of the vote on the new police station bond, which would cover the construction cost for a modern facility.

The department is hosting a special open house next Tuesday, October 28th, from 4 to 6 P.M., to give Rexburg residents a chance to check out and tour the aging building firsthand and get their questions answered by officers and city officials. Attendees will be able to tour the existing station and learn more about the proposed project.

Israel and Sariah Garcia’s love story began like any other, until tragedy struck just two weeks after their engagement. While moving steel beams at BYU-Idaho, Israel was critically injured when a stack of approximately 900 pounds of steel collapsed onto his head. Rushed to the hospital, he showed no signs of brain activity, and doctors gave little hope for survival. “I was very confident that he wasn’t going to make it,” Sariah recalled.”I just remember, sitting there thinking, like, it was perfect this morning. This can’t be real.”

A new lithium-ion battery manufacturer in Rexburg invited local firefighters and first responders to visit their facility and receive education on how to correctly fight battery fires. 

It’s that time of year again. Flu season is ramping up, and with the virus spreading rapidly—often before symptoms even show—local daycares are reminding parents that it’s crucial to take proactive steps to protect your family.

A Las Vegas company has moved its business to eastern Idaho. Grand Teton Energy Systems has begun manufacturing lithium-ion batteries in Rexburg.