Courtroom Insider is back and Nate Eaton has a lot to talk about He’s taking a look back at key witnesses and testimony from this past week – but recapping the Celebration of Life for JJ and Tylee. Watch in the video player above. The post COURTROOM INSIDER | Nate Eaton is back with some key takeaways from this past week appeared first on East Idaho News ..read more

Israel supporters show up at George Washington University where students protest, during a pro-Palestinian protest over the Israel-Hamas war, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Washington. | Jose Luis Magana, AP Photo / Courtesy photo Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up on an increasing number of college campuses following last week’s arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University. The students are calling for universities to separate themselves from any companies that are advancing Israel’s military efforts in Gaza — and in some cases from Israel itself. Protests ..read more

IDAHO FALLS — Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan were remembered for their big hearts and loving personalities during a Celebration of Life Saturday afternoon. Over 200 people gathered in the Colonial Theater and thousands watched from around the world as family members and friends honored the two children, whose remains were found buried on Chad Daybell’s property in June 2020. Over 200 people gathered in the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls for the Celebration of Life. | Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com “This started a number of years ago when I stood in front of a camera and said, ‘Where are t ..read more

Four people were charged with felony child endangerment and other offenses after medical personnel reported finding meth and fentanyl in the system of an 11-month-old baby Wednesday. OGDEN, Utah (KSL.com) — An 11-month-old baby was rushed to McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden Wednesday, showing signs of drug exposure. The child was lethargic and vomiting when brought in, and a toxicology test showed positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to court documents. Ogden police were alerted and executed a search warrant on the child’s residence. Once in the home, officers met a 4-year-old chil ..read more

IDAHO FALLS — A Celebration of Life is being held Saturday afternoon in honor of Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Larry and Kay Woodcock, JJ’s grandparents, are hosting the memorial at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls. Musical tributes will be performed and Larry Woodcock will speak at the service. The Colonial Theater is located at 450 A Street. Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Visitation hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by the Celebration of Life from 1 to 2 p.m. EastIdahoNews.com will livestream the event in the video player above. The post WATCH LIVE ..read more

Chris Fehringer, left, Kade Smith, and Lynn Scherer. | Courtesy photos AMERICAN FALLS — Three candidates are competing to replace an incumbent commissioner. Current Commissioner Delane Anderson is not seeking re-election. Republicans Chris Fehringer, Kade Smith and Lynn Scherer are all seeking to replace him. EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to each county candidate. Their responses, listed below, were required to be 250 words or less. EastIdahoNews.com is publishing the answers in their entirety, and without any grammatical or style editing. EastIdahoNews.com had to cut a resp ..read more

Retro X attendees. | Courtesy Phillip Langston IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Retro X2 is returning for its second year to celebrate pop culture. The two-day Comic Con-style and family-friendly event will take place May 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge No. 1087, at 640 E. Elva Street. More than 70 vendors will be selling vintage and retro collectibles, toys, comics, video games and more. “We have all kinds of different fandoms represented,” said Phillip Langston, who is co-creator of Retro X, along with Brandon Kimball. The items for sale will range from ’80s toys — inc ..read more

Evanto Stock Images. Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer retirees with health issues who are planning some trips? We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past few years, but my husband has a heart condition and some back problems that worry me. — Concerned Wife Dear Concerned, A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you get ill or injured while you’re away and aren’t prepared. Before setting out, here are some tips to help ensure a safe and healthy trip for you and your husband. Get prepared: Before you go, talk with your doctor about your travel ..read more

Envato Elements BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — The Ada County Coroner’s Office on Friday identified the teenage boy who was found dead in a home that police called “deplorable.” The Boise Police Department said it was called to a home off West Russet Street after 8 a.m. April 18 after one of the boy’s parents called and said they’d found their teenage son dead. The Coroner’s Office identified him as 14-year-old Dredonn Riach. Riach’s manner and cause of death haven’t been released by the coroner’s office, which said further information was pending an investigation. Boise Police Special Victims Uni ..read more

On April 1, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture reported its first case of the bird flu in cattle in Cassia County. And on Monday, the department confirmed a second herd in Cassia County is positive for the bird flu. Pictured in this file photo are uninfected dairy cows drinking water from a trough in Fruitland, Idaho. | Courtesy Kirsten Strough/U.S. Department of Agriculture (Idaho Capital Sun) — As cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza spread across U.S. cattle, Idaho officials say their biggest concern is the virus’ impact on Idaho’s economy.  The illness, also coined the b ..read more