Blackfoot

Man identified who was shot and killed by officers after reportedly trying to steal 4-wheeler

SHELLEY A guy has been named who was shot by an officer following an attempted theft attempt. Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts identified the ...

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Theft-suspect dead following officer-involved shooting in Bingham County

The Bingham and Bonneville County sheriff’s offices have issued a combined news release. Following a complaint of gunfire, Bingham County Sheriff’s deputies were sent ...

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Longtime Blackfoot business to close after owner’s death

The Blackfoot Following the loss of its owner, beloved community member Gary Baumgartner, on July 30th, a longstanding Blackfoot business will permanently close its ...

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Jury finds Shelley man guilty of sexually assaulting 10-year-old

The Blackfoot A Shelley man was found guilty by a jury of engaging in indecent behavior with a kid. After a two-day trial, 35-year-old ...

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Firefighters battle Rio Vista wildfire near Fort Hall

Fort Hall On the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, a wildfire has spread to an area of roughly 25 acres. According to a Shoshone-Bannock Tribes ...

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Looking back: Private detective arrested for arson; man charged with ‘wife desertion’ and ‘bigamy’

IDAHO GOES DOWN EastIdahoNews.com is examining the history of east Idaho by examining what life was like from July 28 to August 3. 1900-1925 ...

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Man caught sexually abusing 12-year-old girl on security camera is sent to prison

BLACKFOOT — A 40-year-old man who was caught sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl on a security camera has been sentenced. Shad Hansen was charged ...

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New Blackfoot pastor blends tradition with full inclusion

BLACKFOOT — Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church recently welcomed a new pastor, one who brings tradition with a message of full inclusion. Pastor ...

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Mayor arrested for allegedly threatening City Council with gun during meeting

BUTTE CITY — A local mayor was arrested Friday after the City Council said he became “enraged” and threatened them with a gun during ...

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Coroner identifies Blackfoot man who died in Thursday night crash

CHUBBUCK — A man who died Thursday after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 north of Chubbuck has been identified. Bannock County Coroner Torey ...

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