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UPDATE Bonneville County Coroner Rick Taylor has identified the victim of this crash as 59-year-old Connie Ray Lach of eastern Idaho. She passed away while undergoing treatment at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. ORIGINAL STORY The following is a news release from Idaho Falls Police. IDAHO FALLS — Saturday night at 7:45 p.m. the Idaho […]

The following is a news release and photo from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, has been voted as 2022’s Best Medium Rodeo in Idaho for the PRCA Wilderness Circuit. Members of the City of Idaho Falls War Bonnet Round Up Advisory Committee were present […]

IDAHO FALLS — BMX riders from across the state gathered August 25 through 28 at Snake River BMX at Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls. The race determined final standings for 2022 and crowned champions across a number of different age groupings. The race brought out teams of riders and individual riders, giving them a venue […]

IDAHO FALLS — Instead of earning money for toys or treats, four local children decided to take the money they raised from their lemonade stand this summer and donate it to good causes. The Bugbee children from Idaho Falls, Oliver, 3, Troy, 6, Juliana, 7 and Anjanette, 11, came up with the idea to have […]

IDAHO FALLS – Those who attended the War Bonnet Rodeo in Idaho Falls may have noticed something was missing from this year’s event. The Bonneville County Junior Posse has been an integral part of the rodeo’s kickoff event and performance line-up since 2017, but earlier this year the city of Idaho Falls opted to discontinue […]

IDAHO FALLS — It’s time to saddle up and put on your cowboy boots to watch bucking bulls and horses. Idaho Falls is celebrating a popular and historic rodeo that kicks off with a free event Wednesday night. The War Bonnet Round Up is in its 111th year and is known as the oldest rodeo […]

The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up? The War Bonnet Round Up is looking for singers to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at Sandy Downs […]

The following is a news release and photo from the city of Idaho Falls. BMX riders and enthusiasts now have a new venue at Sandy Downs, thanks to a partnership between the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department, and the Snake River BMX Association. During a recent City Council Meeting, council members unanimously approved a […]

IDHAO FALLS — Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper is seeking reelection while Ashley Romero, a mother of four hopes to see a change in the office. EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to each candidate. Their responses, listed below, were required to be 250 words or less. Tell us about yourself — include information about […]

Updated at Share This Courtesy City of Idaho Falls IDAHO FALLS — After a year hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic, Idaho’s oldest rodeo returns to Idaho Falls next week. The 110th War Bonnet Round Up kicks off Wednesday at Sandy Downs with the free rodeo kick-off event. The kick-off, usually held in downtown Idaho Falls, has moved to the rodeo grounds to accommodate a bigger celebration. The gates open at 4:30 p.m. “This is going to be a real celebration of the return of the War Bonnet R...