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Idaho Falls settles wrongful conviction lawsuit for $11.7M

June 10, 2022 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Officials in the eastern Idaho city of Idaho Falls have agreed to pay $11.7 million to a man who spent about two decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted.

The Idaho Falls City Council voted Thursday to accept the settlement agreement with Christopher Tapp.

Police: Man kills 1, wounds 1 in shooting, then shoots self

February 12, 2022 GMT

POST FALLS, Idaho. (AP) — A man forced his way into an Idaho Falls residence, shot a woman, fatally shot a man and then shot himself in Coeur d'Alene after police located him in a stopped vehicle, police said.

Anti-abortion resolution to lower flags passes Idaho House

By REBECCA BOONEJanuary 26, 2022 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The full Idaho House on Wednesday adopted an anti-abortion resolution encouraging people to fly flags at half-staff one day a year in recognition of abortions performed since the medical procedure became legal nearly 50 years ago.

Lawmaker wants flags at half-staff once yearly for abortions

By REBECCA BOONEJanuary 19, 2022 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A panel of lawmakers has introduced a resolution that would have flags flown at half staff one day a year in recognition of abortions that have been performed since the medical procedure became legal nearly 50 years ago.

Officials investigating after mail truck hits Idaho woman

December 8, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Authorities are investigating after a 25-year-old woman was run over by a mail truck outside her eastern Idaho home.

The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office said first responders were called to a report of an injury crash involving a pedestrian outside of an Idaho Falls apartment building Monday evening.

E. Idaho man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol attack

December 1, 2021 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho man authorities say took part in the violent siege on the U.S. Capitol in January has been taken into custody.

The FBI in a news release on Wednesday said 39-year-old Tyler Tew of Idaho Falls was arrested Tuesday.

Idaho reports record number of mussel-infested boats

November 17, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Agriculture have said that a record number of watercraft fouled with invasive mussels were caught at the state's boat inspection stations this year.

Woman sentenced to prison program in Idaho kidnapping case

October 18, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to a prison treatment program for what prosecutors said was her role in a violent kidnapping and torture case.

Seventh District Judge Bruce Pickett said Laura Zamudio, 30, would spend up to four years in prison if she fails to complete the program, EastIdahoNews.com reported Monday.

Graves of 19th century migrants found on trail in Idaho

September 27, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Cadaver dogs have found what are probably seven graves of mid-1880s migrants who died in south-central Idaho on the California Trail while crossing what is now the City of Rocks National Reserve.

Man dies, 4 students injured after school bus collision

September 13, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A man died and at least four students were hospitalized after a school bus and pickup truck collided in eastern Idaho on Monday morning.

The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office said the collision happened around 8 a.m.

Pack rat middens reveal south-central Idaho plant history

September 3, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Scientists studying pack rat middens at the City of Rocks National Reserve in south-central Idaho have determined that the area’s iconic pinyon pine trees first arrived about 2,800 years ago and became prevalent about 700 years ago.

Eastern Idaho nuclear project goes from 12 to six reactors

July 19, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A Utah energy cooperative said it will reduce the number of small modular nuclear reactors it will build in Idaho from 12 to six for a first-of-a-kind project that is part of a federal effort to reduce greenhouse gasses that cause climate change.

Idaho woman sentenced to up to 20 years in torture case

July 9, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho Falls woman has been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison in connection with a kidnapping and torture case, a judge said.

Sasha Dee Martinez, 34, will be eligible for parole after serving at least five years, Judge Bruce Pickett said Wednesday.

Bison injures woman in Yellowstone National Park

June 21, 2021 GMT

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A bison has injured a hiker in Yellowstone National Park.

How the bison hurt the woman Sunday near a trail at the northern end of Yellowstone Lake was not known, but she had significant injuries, park spokeswoman Linda Veress said.

Idaho’s ongoing drought halts some irrigation months early

June 16, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Water managers are cutting off irrigation flows to farmers in Idaho’s Wood River basin and wildlife officials are scrambling to move fish to safer waters as a severe drought grips the area.

Idaho man gets life in prison in cold-case murder and rape

By REBECCA BOONEJune 11, 2021 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Eighteen-year-old Angie Dodge was raped and killed in her Idaho home a quarter-century ago and an innocent man wrongly served 20 years in prison for the crime. On Tuesday, the man authorities have said is the real killer was sentenced to life in prison.

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin announces run for Idaho governor

By KEITH RIDLERMay 20, 2021 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin announced Wednesday that she is running for governor, aligning her campaign with an emphasis on individual liberty, state sovereignty and traditional conservative values sure to play well in the deeply conservative state.

Yellowstone officials work to remove invasive fish species

April 13, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Park officials in Yellowstone National Park have reported efforts to protect threatened native cutthroat trout have been progressing, but concerns remain after officials discovered another invasive fish species...

Idaho Falls, national laboratory to plan innovation district

March 23, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Falls and Idaho National Laboratory have joined together on plans to repurpose fields near the laboratory into a hub for research institutions after the city received more than $55,000 in grant funding in hopes of expanding businesses and amenities...

Idaho House passes opt in requirement for sex education

By REBECCA BOONEMarch 5, 2021 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawmakers in the Idaho House have passed legislation that would require parents to opt in two weeks in advance before their kids can receive some sex education lessons in school...

Idaho medical marijuana vote campaign can collect signatures

February 11, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho campaign for medical marijuana legalization has moved forward after receiving permission to collect signatures from residents...

Viral TikTok user gives signed juice bottle to Idaho museum

January 28, 2021 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who rode to fame on TikTok after casually singing “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac and drinking cranberry juice while longboarding will have a symbol of his success on display at the Museum of Idaho...

Plan would turn Idaho Falls drive-in theatre into RV resort

November 27, 2020 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho business owner has announced plans to transform a former drive-in movie theatre in Idaho Falls into a recreational vehicle resort catering to short-term rentals...

Hot spring chicken: 3 cited for Yellowstone culinary caper

November 5, 2020 GMT

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Cooking chickens in a Yellowstone hot spring landed three people in hot water...

Legislators consider ways to increase Idaho air travel

October 23, 2020 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawmakers in Idaho have considered ways to increase air travel in the state as flights have been reduced or eliminated in recent years, stunting economic growth...

Energy Department to drill east Idaho well to clean up waste

October 20, 2020 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A well will be drilled early next year at a federal nuclear site in eastern Idaho to remove hazardous waste from a Lake Erie-sized aquifer that supplies water to cities and farms in the region, officials said Tuesday...

Idaho food bank to remove Trump letter from food-aid boxes

October 8, 2020 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A food bank in Idaho Falls has announced that it will remove letters from President Donald Trump located inside its federal food assistance boxes that address recipient families...

Idaho community mourns 9 relatives killed in plane crash

By STEPHEN GROVES AND KEITH RIDLERDecember 3, 2019 GMT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Jim Hansen boarded his company’s single-engine aircraft for a pheasant-hunting trip to South Dakota, he brought along the same people he trusted with his business: his family...

Full Coverage: Plane crashes

Wyoming ski resort commits to wind power

September 29, 2019 GMT

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in northwest Wyoming will use renewable energy to power its lifts and other operations...

Man who sold drugs to cop sent to prison

By JOHNATHAN HOGAN jhogan@postregister.comMay 23, 2019 GMT

An Idaho Falls man who unknowingly sold drugs to an undercover officer was sentenced to prison Monday.

Dakota Mouser, 23, was one of eight people arrested in March 2018 in a drug bust that found more than 30 pounds of pot and $42,700 in cash.

Idaho House passes ‘opt-in’ sex education bill

By REBECCA BOONEMarch 6, 2019 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill that would require parents to "opt in" before their children can receive sex education in school has cleared the Idaho House on a party-line vote...

Idaho Falls man charged after police intervene in abuse

By JOHNATHAN HOGAN jhogan@postregister.comFebruary 23, 2019 GMT

An Idaho Falls man was charged after he reportedly threw a couch at a woman and beat her.

An Idaho Falls Police Department officer was driving on 15th Street on Jan. 13 at 10:45 p.m. when he saw a woman in the street being followed by Mark Gabriel Machen, 40.

Idaho lab protects US infrastructure from cyber attacks

By KEITH RIDLERDecember 24, 2018 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — It's called the "Dark Side" because the 50 workers there prefer to keep the lights low so they can dim the brightness on their computer screens...

Idaho Falls man sentenced for child sex abuse, child porn

By JOHNATHAN HOGAN jhogan@postregister.comDecember 12, 2018 GMT

An Idaho Falls man who was arrested in March was sentenced Wednesday to up to 15 years in prison for his relationship with a 16-year-old girl.

Jerry Ewell, 37, was charged with sexual abuse of a minor after the abuse was reported to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.

Idaho Falls man found a month after stabbing

By JOHNATHAN HOGAN jhogan@postregister.comNovember 16, 2018 GMT

An Idaho Falls man who was on the run from police for a month was found this week and charged for stabbing a man.

Junior Alexis Garcia, 21, fled after reportedly stabbing a man Oct. 12, according to an Idaho Falls Police Department report.

High school instructional aide facing sex abuse charges

By JOHNATHAN HOGAN Post RegisterNovember 14, 2018 GMT

An Idaho Falls man who worked at Hillcrest High School for six months as an instructional aide has been charged with sexually abusing a girl several years ago. He also is under investigation for having a sexual relationship with a Hillcrest student.

Montana woman rescues wandering llama from Yellowstone park

November 2, 2018 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A pack llama that escaped from a guided hike in southern Yellowstone National Park in August was rescued by a Montana outfitter last weekend, just days before most of the park's entrances were to close for winter preparations.

INL’s Family Nuclear Science Night invites students to explore STEM on Oct. 18

By Idaho National LaboratoryOctober 5, 2018 GMT

IDAHO FALLS - For the third year in a row, Idaho National Laboratory is inviting local students and their families to attend Family Nuclear Science Night, a STEM event that introduces visitors to nuclear science, engineering and more.

Idaho Falls Police swear in new officers

By Idaho Falls PoliceSeptember 18, 2018 GMT

IDAHO FALLS - The Idaho Falls Police Department officially welcomed four new police officers to their ranks.

Chief Bryce Johnson introduced the new recruits, Officer Madison Lindquist, Officer Matthew Raab, Officer Bryce Mickelson and Officer Cody Norris.

Former East Idaho teacher accused of using students to help stalk woman

By JOHNATHAN HOGAN jhogan@postregister.comSeptember 16, 2018 GMT

A former Hillcrest High School teacher and coach was arrested and charged Thursday for allegedly stalking and harassing a woman he had an affair with.

The victim, 26, took out a civil protection order against Bryan Lee Johnston, 50, in April after she broke off their relationship.

Local participants to compete in Distinguished Young Women of Idaho

By ALICIA SOTO Rexburg Standard JournalAugust 30, 2018 GMT

High school senior girls from across the state will participate in the Distinguished Young Women of Idaho program that will be held Oct. 5 and 6 at The Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls.

Participants will compete for $27,500 in college scholarships.

4 eastern Idaho school districts to hold bond, levy votes today

By POST REGISTERAugust 28, 2018 GMT

Four local school districts are asking voters for levies and construction bonds Tuesday.

Idaho Falls School District 91 and Bonneville Joint School District 93 voters will decide on a high school construction bond and a supplemental levy, respectively.

Who is this walking man? Cross-the-nation walker passes through Idaho Falls

By JERRY PAINTER jpainter@postregister.comAugust 22, 2018 GMT

A few miles west of town on U.S. Highway 20 — a little past Noise Park — Laz, formally known as Gary Cantrell, hit a milestone Friday in his walk across America.

He came to mile marker 298 and paused to type in the time on his smartphone.

Idaho Falls man arrested for drug trafficking, possession

By Bonneville County Sheriff’s OfficeJuly 24, 2018 GMT

IDAHO FALLS - On July 22 at approximately 2:50 a.m., Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies came in contact with Christian J. Hernandez in a vehicle in the 2800 block of E. Lincoln Rd. Hernandez was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a female that was yelling for help after seeing Deputies in the area.

E. Idaho Confederate flag display creates controversy

By MARC BASHAM mbasham@postregister.comJuly 22, 2018 GMT

A Confederate flag displayed on the top floor of the Bonneville apartment complex is drawing ire from some area residents.

The “rebel flag,” as it is commonly referred to, has been flying off the balcony of a fifth-floor apartment in the Bonneville for a number of months.

Tilley, Corwyn

Staff WriterJuly 8, 2018 GMT

Corwyn Tilley May 22, 1935 - July 5, 2018 Corwyn LeRoy Tilley, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 5, 2018, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community. He was under the care of his loving family and Signature Healthcare & Hospice.

Legendary Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil headlines Idaho Rockfest in Idaho Falls on Aug. 24-25

By Hutch EntertainmentJuly 6, 2018 GMT

EkR Productions has announced the inaugural Idaho Rockfest scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25 at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls.

EkR is bringing in some of the biggest rock acts of the 1980s that have sold more than 170 million records, making Idaho Rockfest a must-see event.

Most local panhandlers can be seen near the Ammon Walmart, the Idaho Falls Walmart and Fred Meyer.