EIRMC donates 62 hospital beds to regional healthcare educational programs
astern Idaho Regional Medical Center recently upgraded hospital beds throughout its facility, and as a result, EIRMC was able to donate 62 working…
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UPDATE: Conditions of release set for Bingham County Sheriff
Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland is scheduled to appear in a courtroom Wednesday morning on aggravated assault and battery charges.…
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Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s first court hearing was postponed a week after his attorney asked to have the hearing in-person instead of…
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Bingham County Chief Deputy Jeff Gardner releases statement
Bingham County Chief Deputy Jeff Gardner has released the following…
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Veteran’s honored during Wreaths Across America in Blackfoot’s State Cemetery
This holiday season not everyone gets to spend it with their loved ones. Many of the veterans who are buried in the State Veteran’s Cemetery were…
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Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll and the Blackfoot Police Department are calling for Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s immediate…
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The Idaho Attorney General’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Sheriff Craig T. Rowland Tuesday…
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Elementary school librarian gives students the gift of reading
The Stalker Elementary Library got a big surprise this year.…
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Man arrested after shots fired incident in Blackfoot
Blackfoot Police officers responded to a shots fired incident near the 1800 block of E Airport Road in Blackfoot at about 8:26 p.m. Thursday.…
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Highlights from Tuesday night’s race
Voters in two local communities went to the polls Tuesday for run-off elections to decide who would be…
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Blackfoot Mayor wins runoff election by 70 votes
It was a nail-biter for current Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carrol as results were coming in on Tuesday…
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Blackfoot Mayoral candidates speak ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election
The race to be Blackfoot’s next mayor is down to two…
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Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday
“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…
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Volunteers serve Thanksgiving meals throughout Eastern Idaho
It was day for feasting and a day for volunteering in our…
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Area kickoff for Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
The kickoff for the Salvation Army’s Area 2021 Kettle Campaign will be held on Monday at noon at the Blackfoot office of…
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Blackfoot High School honors veterans with assembly
Students, Faculty, and staff of Blackfoot High School gathered at the Blackfoot Performing Arts Center for a Veterans Day…
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Local author becomes finalist for top international writing award
Brittany Rainsdon has been elected as one of the finalists for the Writers of the Future contest. She won with her science fiction short story…
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Boil order in Blackfoot lifted
UPDATE 11/3/21: The City of Blackfoot received the test results from the water sample taken Tuesday, and those results show the water is free of any…
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Blackfoot Mayoral race heads to runoff election
Blackfoot’s mayoral race was a close one Tuesday night.…
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Boil water advisory in Blackfoot
A boil order has been issued Thursday for Blackfoot’s drinking…
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Second state veterans cemetery dedicated
The ceremony to dedicate the new state veterans cemetery took place…
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Air ambulance transports 1 to hospital after crash
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred at 3:11 p.m. Thursday at N 1200 W and US26, west of Blackfoot, in Bingham…
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No public parking Friday at Blackfoot Veterans Cemetery dedication
The Blackfoot Veterans Memorial Cemetery dedication on Friday is expected to have a large…
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P.E. in a pirate ship
A local P.E. teacher puts the treat into trick or…
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Groundbreaking for BTEC Bond Projects
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning at Blackfoot High School for the BTEC Bond…
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Bingham Healthcare expands oncology services
Bingham Healthcare has expanded the cancer treatments they offer in Blackfoot.…
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Brake for Breakfast promotes breast cancer awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) held its annual Brake for Breakfast event Wednesday…
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Giant pumpkin record squashed
This 2,000 pound pumpkin was grown by Ross Bowman, and he was kind enough to share his secret to growing the massive…
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Empty the Shelters event set to begin Oct. 4
Animal shelters across the country are trying to get animals out of facilities and into the homes of new…
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Dr. David Sisul nationally recognized
Bingham Healthcare announced David M. Sisul, MD, urologist, has been designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy…
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Wall That Heals now open in Blackfoot
Patriotism has filled the air at Jensen’s Grove with the arrival of The Wall That…
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EISF sets new records
Nearly 250,000 people came through the fair gates, making it the most attended Fair ever, with a grand total of 249,892 people. The fair set…
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Wall That Heals comes to Blackfoot
he Wall that Heals was escorted through downtown Idaho Falls Tuesday…
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Law enforcement busy during Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Blackfoot Police Department and Bingham County Sheriff’s Office are breathing a sigh of relief as the extremely busy fair week has come to a…
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Final day of Eastern Idaho State Fair draws quite a turnout
It was a full house on Saturday for the final day of the Eastern Idaho State…
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Truck rollover scatters chairs on the side of US 91
Idaho State Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle rollover reported at 9:52 a.m. on southbound U.S. 91, north of Blackfoot in Bingham…
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The sky’s the limit for reading
A local school says the sky’s the limit when it comes to…
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Exciting events highlight Eastern Idaho State Fair
It was a thrilling afternoon at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair Parade makes its return
On Saturday, the fair kicked off its festivities with a community-wide celebration.…
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2 men die in Friday night accident north of Blackfoot
Two men from the Idaho Falls area, died in an Friday night automobile accident along Highway…
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Bureau of Land Management horse trail challenge
A horse and burro auction was hosted in the Inland East Arena at the Eastern Idaho State Fair today. Several different Idaho counties came together…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair begins Friday
The fairgrounds in Blackfoot are hosting the Eastern Idaho State Fair starting tomorrow and lasting until Saturday, September…
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EISF crowns new food champions
Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the…
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How to purchase EISF tickets at discount prices
The Eastern Idaho State Fair is less than a week away, and right now, gate and carnival tickets are being offered at discount pricing when you…
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2 mother’s lounges at Eastern Idaho State Fair
There will once again be two mother’s lounges at the Eastern Idaho State…
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Police investigate Blackfoot shooting
Blackfoot police located an adult male who had a gunshot injury at the Sportsman’s Access on W. Bridge Street at approximately 11:58 p.m. Friday.…
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Rockford Elementary moves to remote learning after COVID-19 outbreak
A small outbreak of COVID-19 has temporarily shut down Rockford Elementary School in the Snake River School…
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More details released about fatal officer-involved shooting
Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland released more information Tuesday regarding a Blackfoot shooting where deputy was shot on Aug.…
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Back to school in Blackfoot
On Monday, Blackfoot High School freshman arrived on campus to experience their first day as a Bronco.…
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I-15 bridge maintenance work will begin Monday in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will start Interstate 15 bridge maintenance work between milepost 93 and 94 on the Snake River Bridges…
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Pioneer family celebrates 151 Years in Idaho with guided tours
On Sunday, the descendants of Nels and Emma Just are celebrating the anniversary year of the Justs moving into the Blackfoot River Valley with an…
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West Nile Virus found in Bingham County Mosquito pool
The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…
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Police looking for woman in shooting case
The Bingham-Blackfoot Joint Detective Division is looking for a woman involved in a hit in run accident that occurred before the shooting new Rich…
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Police release information regarding Blackfoot shooting where deputy was shot
Idaho State Police, Blackfoot Police, the Bingham County Sheriff and crime scene investigators are on scene of an incident at a house on Shilling…
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Jensen’s Grove Pond back to normal
A popular destination in Blackfoot has a familiar look.…
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High speed chase car runs cars off road
Blackfoot Police officers responded to the area of Meridian Street and Riverton Road inside the City of Blackfoot on Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. for…
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2021 EISF Grand Marshal named
When Eastern Idaho State Fair Manager Brandon Bird called Leo Teton to ask if would accept the honor of being the Grand Marshal of the 2021 EISF,…
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Identity released of person killed in crash near Blackfoot
UPDATE 7/14/21: Idaho State Police have released the identity of the driver who was killed in a crash on July…
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Antique aircraft fly into Blackfoot Airport Wednesday
People in East Idaho may catch a glimpse of an antique aircraft flying through the sky Wednesday, as dozens fly into Blackfoot for an…
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East Idaho Fair Food Tour announces 2021 season
The East Idaho Fair Food Tour has announced a 2021 tour for the summer…
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2021 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2021 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming and a list of canceled…
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PWHC Art & Photography contest winners
Bingham Healthcare announced the winners of the Pocatello Women’s Health Clinic Art & Photography Contest for 2021.…
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Large turnout for Jensen’s Grove Firework Celebration
Independence day is on the horizon and the summer calendar is already heating…
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Crash on I-15 near Blackfoot
Be prepared for traffic if you plan to head south on Interstate 15 through the Blackfoot Rest…
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EISF announces entertainment
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will be announcing this year’s entertainment…
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Basic American Foods announces straight shifts
Basic American Foods announced starting in August 2021, team members at its Blackfoot, Shelley and Rexburg manufacturing locations will be moving to…
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Jensen’s Grove continues to have low water levels
The heat of summer is now officially upon us, but that has not translated into everything being ready for public use.…
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Fort Hall captures armed robber
Fort Hall Police received an anonymous tip from a community member Wednesday on locating the vehicle matching the description of the one used in…
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Risch names Rupe’s Burgers as Small Business of the Month
U.S. Senator Jim Risch announced Rupe’s Burgers in Blackfoot as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for June 2021.…
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Bingham Healthcare, ICCU team up for first ever drone and fireworks show
Bingham Healthcare and Idaho Central Credit Union have joined forces again to present the 2021 Liberty Fireworks Show.…
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Time capsule unearthed in Blackfoot
On Thursday, students at Independence High School kept digging and digging and digging to find a time capsule buried on their school grounds back in…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair rewards dedicated students
The Eastern Idaho State Fair, in partnership with Butler Amusements, Inc., announced six finalists who have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the…
Continue Reading Vaccine hesitancy slowing down Idaho’s race against COVID-19
Fewer people are lining up to get a needle in their arm as Idahoans feel uncertain about getting a new…
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Man arrested after high speed chase
Blackfoot Police officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on an older model pick-up truck in the area of South Shilling Street within the City…
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Blackfoot man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Blackfoot man on…
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Bingham Healthcare to sponsor the Idaho Falls Auditorium District
Bingham Healthcare will be donating $400,000 to the Idaho Falls Auditorium District as the event center’s newest community sponsor.…
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Lavaside Fire fully contained, 1200 acres burned
Idaho Fire officials confirmed the Lavaside Fire burning southwest of Firth is fully contained, as of 5:30 p.m. on…
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Blackfoot High School shelter in place lifted
Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress said a shelter in place at Blackfoot High School has been…
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Fish and Game leads restoration of upper Blackfoot River
The eight miles of the Blackfoot River meandering through Idaho Fish and Game’s Blackfoot Wildlife Management Area in southeast Idaho doesn’t…
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Local 16-year-old missing since February, mom pleads for help
A local 16-year-old girl is still missing after seven…
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Blackfoot High School selected for Build an Esport Lab campaign
Video games are becoming serious business at Blackfoot High School.
Back in March, Blackfoot was selected to be one of 25 schools nationwide to…
2 dead after semi collides with minivan
Two people are dead after their car was hit by a semi truck on Tuesday. Idaho State Police says a minivan failed to yield at Rich Lane and 100 West…
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Gov. Little discussed transportation plan in Blackfoot
Governor Brad Little will visit Premier Technology in Blackfoot on Tuesday to discuss his transportation…
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Blackfoot runaway located
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 12-year-old, Jayde Jaramillo.…
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“School of Rock” hits Snake River students
When you think of high school band class, traditionally one might think of concert music or jazz…
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Local author visit Blackfoot school to encourage reading
A local author took time to answer questions about her new children’s book series with students from Stalker Elementary in Blackfoot Tuesday.…
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Man sentenced to 30 years for lewd conduct with child
The Bingham County Prosecutor’s Office reports 29-year-old Antonio Tolentino was sentenced Monday to 30 years on one count of lewd conduct with a…
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Blackfoot Community Review moves to Phase 2
The City of Blackfoot wants your help to…
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Law enforcement release name of man killed during fugitive shootout
A weekend shooting between U.S. Marshals and 2 armed suspects ended with one man dead and a dangerous fugitive in jail.…
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Man arrested after chase, shooting involving deputy
A man is in custody after a chase and shooting involving a deputy…
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Man killed in standoff with Bingham Sheriff deputies identified
A man who barricaded himself inside a home for several hours Sunday died after a shooting involving Bingham County Sheriff deputies.…
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County commissioners discuss future land
On Tuesday, Bannock County commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the area’s future land use…
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Bingham County man arrested following ICAC investigation
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced the arrest of a Blackfoot man following an investigation by his office’s Internet Crimes Against…
Continue Reading People 65 and older can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho
As of 10:00 a.m. Monday, there are still appointments available in March.…
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Committee plans for EISF in 2021
One of our community’s most popular events is on schedule for…
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East Idaho job market recovering, some counties faster than others
Due to Idaho’s diverse economy, some counties have had a more difficult time bouncing back, while others seem to be…
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#IdahoKind campaign aims to serve one million hungry Idahoans
The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we…
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Local group opens foster care closet in Blackfoot
The Village, a foster care closet, hosted its grand opening on Friday at its new location at 35 E. Pacific Street in Blackfoot. The foster care…
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$23.9 million bond proposed for Blackfoot School District
The Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEC) committee is behind a multi-million dollar bond that would help make improvements to the school…
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A record low in homes for sale drives up the price to buy in East Idaho
Be prepared to spend more on a house if you are looking to buy one in Eastern…
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