Montpelier man charged after allegedly setting fire to motel room
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – MONTPELIER — A man police say started a fire inside his motel room has been charged with a pair of felonies. Robert Jacob Amidan, 45, faces charges…
First prosecution in Idaho for an offense involving illegal “Glock switches”
The following is a news release from U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit’s office. Posted here via EastIdahoNews.com. BOISE – Arthur Michael Rhyne, a/k/a Arthur Michael O’Neil, 41, of Twin Falls, was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for unlawful possession…
Soda Springs teen arrested after school threat investigated
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SODA SPRINGS — A Soda Springs teenager has been arrested after a tip came in about a possible school threat. Soda Springs Police Department Chief Scott Shaw said…
Coroner identifies motorcyclist who died in crash near Preston over the weekend
The following story is courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PRESTON — A local coroner has identified a man who died in a crash over the weekend near Preston. Franklin County Coroner Ron Smellie told…
Two men charged after vehicle burglaries involving guns in Rexburg
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – REXBURG — Two men have been charged after police say they were involved with at least 20 vehicle burglaries in Rexburg, which included two stolen firearms. The…
Body found in Garden City identified as previously missing man
This story posted by EastIdahoNews.com – By Sicily Stanton, KSL.com GARDEN CITY, Utah (KSL.com) — A body found Tuesday was identified Saturday morning as a man who had previously been reported missing, 27-year-old Tristen White. White was last seen on…
Judge seals last minute motion asking to delay Chad Daybell’s trial; jury selection continues
By Nate Eaton: East Idaho News BOISE — A motion to delay the trial of Chad Daybell was filed late Friday night but little is known about why it was filed and what is contained in the motion. Terry Ratliff,…
Students escape injury after school bus catches fire
The following is a news release and photo from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. At 5 p.m. Monday, the Fort Hall Fire Department was dispatched to Siphon and Truckersville Road on the Fort Hall Reservation for a report of a school…
Missionary from Sugar City dies suddenly while serving in New Jersey
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SUGAR CITY — A Sugar City young man serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey died suddenly Saturday morning. Elder…
New details released after missing Montpelier woman’s remains are found in Nevada
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PERSHING COUNTY, Nevada — New details have been released about an Idaho woman who went missing in August 2023 and how her remains were found recently. Christine Passey…