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Man Found Severely Beaten in Idaho Falls, Police Seeking Public's Assistance

Idaho Falls Police found a man was severely beaten with significant injuries. The man was found around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on the sidewalk in Idaho Falls along the Westside of Northgate mile near the intersection with May Street. The IFPD is investigating this aggravated battery case and is seeking information from the public.

Man severely beaten along Northgate Mile

IDAHO FALLS (IFPD)-The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating an aggravated battery that occurred yesterday evening and is seeking information to assist the investigation. Around 9:30 p.m., a man was found on the sidewalk along the westside of Northgate Mile near the intersection with May Street.

NIC to host free dental clinic for veterans Nov. 8

The North Idaho College Dental Hygiene Program will host a free dental care clinic for veterans from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8, at the NIC Dental Hygiene Clinic in Winton Hall on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

Former ‘Les Misérables’ national tour star shines in local ‘Matilda’ production

Trading the bright lights of big-city theaters for the intimate charm of community productions, Nicole Riding Stoker is captivating eastern Idaho audiences in her latest role as Miss Honey in Center Stage Theatre’s musical production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda.

Lewiston teacher nominated as the 2025 Idaho Teacher of the Year

Heidi Cornell, an elementary teacher from Lewiston, was named Idaho's 2025 Teacher of the Year and will be the state's educational spokesperson.

Getting There: Idaho Transportation Department updates plan for U.S. 95 expansion through Sagle

A 6-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 95 south of Lake Pend Oreille would be expanded to a divided freeway with interchanges, underpasses and frontage roads, according to a new concept by the Idaho Transportation Department.

How to Watch the Sacramento State vs. Idaho State Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 26

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Idaho State Bengals vs. Sacramento State Hornets game, Saturday, Oct. 26.

In foster care, Idaho Department Health and Welfare budget proposal focuses on prevention

As the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare seeks to address issues in foster care, the agency is looking to funnel more resources toward preventing kids from being placed in foster care in the first place.

Idaho has a reputation for secure, transparent elections. This bill would help keep it that way.

In the realm of constitutional law, where I study and teach, it’s commonly said that the right to vote is preservative of all other rights. While the right to vote is undoubtedly critical, faith in the voting process is just as vital.

Polls, campaign stops suggest reasons to trade Electoral College for popular vote

Last week’s release of Washington presidential polls, coupled with repeated reports of the candidates campaigning in just a handful of counties in three “swing” states, generated thoughts of something I never before contemplated.

Franklin Road closure for State Highway 16 extension

NAMPA, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is closing Franklin Road between Star and McDermott Roads on Monday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 22. The closure is to install overhead sign structures for the expansion of State Highway 16. The closure starts on Monday at 7 a.m. and ends on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Raging flames and smoke consume townhome in Rigby

Firefighters respond to a burning townhome on Saturday in Rigby. | Courtesy photo RIGBY — A blazing fire incinerated a townhome on the 200 block of South 5th West on Saturday evening near Rigby High School.

Treasure hunter finds 1800s artifact on Coeur d'Alene beach

The host of the North Idaho-based YouTube series Rustiest Catch, Aaron Lee Berg, found an old bullet while doing a metal detecting expedition. After being evaluated by the Museum of North Idaho, they discovered that the bullet was most likely used by the same firearms used by the Army at Fort Sherman in the late 1800s.

Canyon Ridge, Wendell boys, Buhl girls soccer punch tickets to state

There were four games featuring our area teams on Saturday and all four had state soccer tournament berths on the line.

Severely beaten man found on Northgate Mile, police seeking information

The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS — A man who had been severely beaten and sustained significant injuries was found around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on the sidewalk along the westside of Northgate Mile near the intersection with May Street.

New African-American cultural center will address ‘uncomfortable conversations’ and showcase art, music and history

Delphia Bradley came to Idaho Falls last December to escape abuse, harassment and racism. Now she’s starting a new venture in hopes of eradicating these things in eastern Idaho. The 39-year-old woman of African descent is in the process of opening an African-American cultural center at 751 South Capital.

Idaho: A Red stronghold that gave Trump a 30% lead over Biden in the lost 2020 contest

In 2020, Republican Donald Trump, who lost the presidential election to Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden, secured a lead of over 30 percentage points in Idaho

FIRST LOOK: A strong third quarter aids Idaho victory

MOSCOW — The No. 13 Idaho Vandals survived a shaky first half and a late comeback attempt by the Mustangs to earn a bounce-back victory over Cal Poly, 34-29, on Saturday at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.

An apartment was engulfed in flames in Rigby

The fire was at an apartment complex located off of 5th West in Rigby just down the street from Rigby high school.

The Tiny Potato at the Heart of One Tribe’s Fight Against Climate Change

Last October, Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the reservation of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in northwestern Idaho. The weather was unusually cold, but she was determined to harvest her first water potatoes, a small wetland tuber that’s one of the tribe’s key traditional foods.

Chamber bringing legislative tour to Coeur d'Alene

The event will bring together Idaho’s 35 state senators and 70 state representatives for three days focused on the business and industry landscape of North Idaho.

A plane crash injures two people in Madison County

A 79-year-old pilot and an 18-year-old passenger were both injured in a plane crash around noon on Saturday, October 19th in Madison County.

Smashing a car makes progress for a new daycare facility in Parma

Caring Hands Daycare and Preschool LLC is the only daycare in Parma and they have plans to build a new facility, but to do so they need to raise $700,000.

Ty Pennington, Seth Cromwell power Northern Arizona to a 30-26 win over Idaho State

Ty Pennington had 353 yards of total offense, Seth Cromwell scored twice in the fourth quarter and Northern Arizona edged Idaho State 30-26 on Saturday night.

Changes in attitude — Vandals come back with strong third quarter to beat Cal Poly

Late in the first half, with the Vandals (5-3, 2-2 Big Sky) trailing 14-6 and with the ball on their own 15, Eck, knowing Idaho would get the ball first in the third quarter, opted to run out the clock instead of trying to push the ball downfield.

‘We just had to lock in’: Idaho comes to life in third quarter to beat Cal Poly 34-29

Many strange and, for Idaho, just enough fortunate things happened in a 34-29 win against Cal Poly with a degree of difficulty that was off the charts. But the Vandals’ season may have been saved in the third quarter.

Ninth Circuit sides with Thomas Creech same day Idaho issues death warrant

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Thomas Creech’s attorneys in an ongoing legal dispute on Wednesday, the same day an Idaho judge signed his latest death warrant. The decision from the appellate court does not stop the scheduled execution on Nov.

Idaho approves first solar permit on state endowment land

NorthRenew Energy first applied to lease the endowment land in 2019 for the project, known as Arco Wind and Solar, according to a staff memo. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) staff has worked with the company to develop a single lease for both energy sources.

NEW THIS MORNING: Saturday, Oct. 19

Last year, a grand jury indicted Martin on the charges, which stemmed from the night of Nov. 18, 2022.

Gov. Little proclaims Saturday ‘Move Over Law Day’

BOISE — Governor Brad Little has proclaimed October 19 to be “Move Over Law Day” in the state of Idaho. Sadly, a tow operator is struck and killed every other week by a passing car. Countless more are injured, along with other first responders.

Here are some of the best Halloween-decorated houses in eastern Idaho

The season of scares in quickly approaching, and with that comes spooky decorations, haunted houses and all things frightening. EastIdahoNews.com reached out to locals on Facebook to see where (most of) the best spookily-decorated houses in eastern Idaho are,

Avista Foundation donates $50K to Miracle on Britton

About $700,000 of the $1 million needed to build a neighborhood of 28 attainable "Miracle on Britton" homes has been raised. The Avista Foundation bolstered the funding pool Friday with a donation of $50,

17-year-old girl dies in rollover crash near Newport

A 17-year-old North Idaho girl died four days after she was thrown from a car during a rollover crash on Sunday.

Carey Panthers captures the 1A Sawtooth Conference Championship after dominant win over Shoshone

Carey Panthers captures the 1A Sawtooth Conference Championship after dominant win over Shoshone TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — After a 3-win season in 2023, the Carey Panthers had one goal in 2024: Win. Carey secured the 1A Sawtooth Conference Championship Friday night, beating Shoshone 50-8.

Kimberly Bulldogs clinch back-to-back SCIC titles with win over Buhl

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Back-to-back for Kimberly. The Bulldogs are kings of the Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference after beating Buhl 42-7 on Friday night. MaCraye Bruning was sensational for the Bulldogs, throwing for three scores and rushing for another to account for four touchdowns. Damon Taylor rushed for two scores in the win.

Idaho Falls to begin leaf collection. Here are the schedule and map.

The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS – Courtesy of the Idaho Falls Street Division, residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct.

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