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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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Abandoned vehicle of missing man from Utah found near Coffee Point, deputies ask for public’s help

The Blackfoot After his car was discovered abandoned close to Coffee Point in Bingham County, a 62-year-old man from Utah is still unaccounted for. ...

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Locals raising money for families of slain Coeur d’Alene firefighters

Families of the Fallen, a local nonprofit organization, has launched a fundraising drive for the families of the firefighters who lost their lives in ...

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Blackfoot Community Center has a new name under new ownership

The Blackfoot The new owners of the Blackfoot Community Center, now known as the Blackfoot Rec Center, intend to restore the structure. When the ...

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Road construction causing significant traffic delays on I-15 near Idaho Falls

IDAHO GOES DOWN On Sunday afternoon, there is a traffic jam on Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to Inkom. Many witnesses said the traffic ...

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Garden Creek Fire reaches 80% containment, officials confirm fire burned over 5,000 acres

Fort Hall Since it began Tuesday afternoon, the Garden Creek Fire, also called the Lincoln Creek Fire, has been contained to an extent of ...

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