Rexburg

Police: Man shoots up Idaho motel after smoking-fee charge

January 22, 2022 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man upset with being charged a $150 fee for smoking in his motel room fired multiple rounds from an assault-style rifle into the building before driving away, authorities in eastern Idaho said.

Court hearing held in notorious case of children’s deaths

By KEITH RIDLER and REBECCA BOONEAugust 3, 2020 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A detective Monday described in excruciating details how investigators unearthed the remains of two children who had been missing for months while searching the rural Idaho property of a man charged with concealing evidence...

Missing Idaho kids’ uncle died of blood clot in Arizona

May 9, 2020 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — A pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of an Idaho woman who’s facing charges in the disappearance of her children — a case that attracted worldwide attention with revelations of her doomsday beliefs and connection to three mysterious deaths...

Mom of 2 missing Idaho children arrested in Hawaii

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHERFebruary 21, 2020 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — The mother of two Idaho children missing since September was arrested Thursday in Hawaii...

Parents of 2 missing Idaho children issue statement

December 24, 2019 GMT

REXBURG, Idaho (AP) — The parents named as persons of interest in their children's disappearance in Idaho issued a statement Monday through an attorney, saying they love their son and daughter and look forward to addressing “allegations once they have moved beyond speculation and rumor...

Officer recognized for fast action at Madison Jr. High School

By Victoria Varnedoe vvarnedoe@uvsj.comMay 23, 2019 GMT

REXBURG − Officer Dustin Hirschi was outside his office at Madison Jr. High when he got the alert for an active shooter at the Ricks building on site. In a cool sprint, he rushed to the building that was several hundred feet away.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Leon Lederman dies at 96

By KEITH RIDLEROctober 3, 2018 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Leon Lederman, an experimental physicist who won a Nobel Prize in physics for his work on subatomic particles and coined the phrase "God particle," died Wednesday at 96...

‘Experience Rexburg’ returns

By Victoria Varnedoe vvarnedoe@uvsj.comSeptember 20, 2018 GMT

REXBURG—Experience Rexburg is back for its second year in Rexburg.

The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2nd South and Center Street.

According to a press release from the City of Rexburg, there will be food vendors, entertainment, and a potato bar later in the day that is free to the public.

Software company NAVEX Global moves to new home in Rexburg

By Victoria Varnedoe, Standard JournalAugust 30, 2018 GMT

REXBURG — The new NAVEX Global facility could turn Rexburg into "Silicon Heaven," said Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill, following the ribbon cutting ceremony for the software company last week.

Of note, the scissors used for the ribbon cutting ceremony are the same ones they used to open their facility in Portland, Oregon, and are similar to the ones they used to christen their other facility in London, according to Bob Conlin, president and CEO of NAVEX Global.

Authorities say 5 East Idaho wildfires started by exploding targets

By Journal StaffJuly 24, 2018 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management said Monday that five recent wildfires in Eastern Idaho were ignited by shooters illegally using exploding targets.

According to a news release from the federal agency, BLM officials have issued misdemeanors to those who are responsible for the blazes and will pursue recovery of fire suppression costs.

Senior center caretaker sentenced to rider program for molesting patient

By JOHNATHAN HOGAN Post RegisterMay 25, 2018 GMT

A caregiver who worked at a Rexburg senior care center was sentenced Wednesday for sexually assaulting one of his patients.

Brandon Bowcut, 39, will serve on retained jurisdiction with an underlying sentence of five to 15 years in prison.

‘Lamb of God’ oratorio auditions to be held in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Rexburg

By Echo LuminosApril 20, 2018 GMT

REXBURG — Echo Luminos, the Rexburg Chamber Choir, invites you to participate in the production of Rob Gardner’s "The Lamb of God" oratorio on July 13 and 14.

We are looking for participants for both a 300-person choir, and a 60-plus piece orchestra.

2 hurt in East Idaho by accidental gunshots in under 24 hours

By Lisa Dayley Smith Standard JournalJuly 30, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — In less than 24 hours, Rexburg police responded to two accidental gun discharges.

Friday morning they responded to Madison Memorial Hospital, where workers reported that a 49-year-old man had severely damaged his hand just after midnight on Friday.

Man hit by pellets from shotgun that accidentally discharged outside East Idaho Walmart

By Lisa Dayley Smith lsmith@uvsj.comJuly 28, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — A 31-year-old man was hit by pellets after a shotgun accidentally discharged outside the Walmart store here around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Rexburg police Capt. Randy Lewis reported that an older gentleman pulled into the Walmart gas station outside the store to refuel when he inadvertently knocked his shotgun out of his truck and onto the ground.

East Idaho man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at individual

By Lisa Dayley Smith Rexburg Standard JournalMay 26, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — A heated argument between two people escalated when one drew a gun from his vehicle and pointed it at the other person on Tuesday.

Officers reported that Rexburg resident Dell J Barney, 46, allegedly threatened the other person involved and later took his gun from his car and pointed it at the individual.

Trio arrested for stealing $800 worth of items from Walmart

By Lisa Dayley Smith Rexburg Standard JournalApril 29, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — Police apprehended two adult men and a 17-year-old female after the trio allegedly left Walmart with more than $800 worth of merchandise.

That merchandise included televisions, surveillance cameras and food.

Choreographer charged with second sex crime after allegedly molesting 11-year-old girl

By Stephan Rockefeller EastIdahoNews.comApril 14, 2017 GMT

REXBURG – A Firth man has been charged with a second sex crime after allegedly molesting a then-11-year-old girl he met during play practice seven years ago.

A new case was filed this week against Jared Reid, 38, alleging sexual abuse of a child.

Poacher shoots and kills bull elk

Lisa Dayley Smith Standard JournalApril 6, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — A poacher shot and killed a bull elk on farm ground earlier this month near White Owl Butte, which is about 19 miles southeast of Rexburg.Whoever shot the animal didn't harvest any of the animal's meat or its antlers.

Poacher shoots and kills bull elk

Lisa Dayley Smith Standard JournalApril 6, 2017 GMT

Celtic bagpiper Carlos Nunez coming to BYU-Idaho

By Brigham Young University-IdahoMarch 26, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — Celtic bagpiper Carlos Nunez and his band will perform March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirkham Auditorium at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg.

Nunez, who comes from Galicia, a Celtic region in northwest Spain, is considered one of the preeminent artists on the Celtic and world music scene.

3 vehicle vs. wildlife collisions reported in East Idaho

By Lisa Dayley Smith Rexburg Standard JournalMarch 22, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — Despite the warming weather, deer and moose are still spending time in the valley, as was evident by three car-versus-wildlife incidents over the weekend.

Fish and Game spokesman Greg Losinski says that wildlife are still roaming city streets, looking for greenery to eat.

Cat shot with arrow in East Idaho

By Lisa Dayley Smith Rexburg Standard JournalMarch 16, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — Someone shooting a bow and arrow Tuesday afternoon hit and wounded a cat named Vader. The arrow lodged inside Vader's right front leg, breaking a bone.

The animal may have been the victim of middle school students’ target shooting that day, Vader's owner Gregg Hardy said.

Police respond to report of man with gun on BYU-Idaho campus

By Lisa Dayley Smith Rexburg Standard JournalMarch 14, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — A suspicious person thought to be holding an armed weapon on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus turned out to be a university grounds crew worker carrying a tree-trimming tool in a holster.

Live chicken with crude note thrown in girls’ apartment

By Lisa Dayley Smith Rexburg Standard JournalMarch 6, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — A female apparently upset with someone by the name of Kyler threw a live chicken into a girls' residence on Saturday morning.

Rexburg police reported that around 11:36 a.m. the woman knocked on a door at Birch Apartments.

Man faces up to 12 years for rape in East Idaho

By Lisa Dayley Smith Rexburg Standard JournalMarch 2, 2017 GMT

REXBURG — A 21-year-old man faces up to 12 years of prison after pleading guilty to one count of rape involving an underage victim. In the sentence, the court requires him to serve at least three years in prison and followed by up to nine more years.

Winter weather, wind advisories issued for East Idaho

Journal StaffOctober 2, 2016 GMT

East Idaho is a little over a week into the autumn season but the National Weather Service has already issued a winter weather advisory for Monday calling for mountain snow.