IDAHO FALLS – Police are investigating a crash that occurred on Broadway in Idaho Falls Saturday night Idaho Falls Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Clements tells EastIdahoNews.com a truck crashed into the Hippie Down vape and tobacco store at 333 West Broadway just before 11 p.m. The cause of the crash hasn’t yet been determined and no one was injured, but there is significant damage to the pickup and the shop. Along with a broken window, store owner Sean Waters says a landing and a lot of the building’s original tile was pushed into the middle of the store. “I’m not upset about the...…IDAHO FALLS – Police are investigating a crash that occurred on Broadway in Idaho Falls Saturday night Idaho Falls Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Clements tells EastIdahoNews.com a truck crashed into the Hippie Down vape and tobacco store at 333 West Broadway just before 11 p.m. The cause of the crash hasn’t yet been determined and no one was injured, but there is significant damage to the pickup and the shop. Along with a broken window, store owner Sean Waters says a landing and a lot of the building’s original tile was pushed into the middle of the store. “I’m not upset about the...WW…

BOISE — Dozens of advocacy organizations and hundreds of athletes are asking the NCAA to move college sports events out of Idaho in response to a state law that bans transgender women from participating in women’s sports. The coalition argues that Idaho’s law “blatantly targets an already-marginalized community,” and runs contrary to the values of the NCAA, which governs collegiate athletics. Athletes argue that Idaho should be banned from hosting NCAA events as long as the law is in place. “This is the time for the NCAA to stand on the right side of history and support the rights of all...…BOISE — Dozens of advocacy organizations and hundreds of athletes are asking the NCAA to move college sports events out of Idaho in response to a state law that bans transgender women from participating in women’s sports. The coalition argues that Idaho’s law “blatantly targets an already-marginalized community,” and runs contrary to the values of the NCAA, which governs collegiate athletics. Athletes argue that Idaho should be banned from hosting NCAA events as long as the law is in place. “This is the time for the NCAA to stand on the right side of history and support the rights of all...WW…

Chad Daybell was booked into the Fremont County Jail at 5:21 p.m., according to online records. He was arrested for destruction or concealment of evidence. Mark Means, Daybell’s attorney, declined to comment on the arrest. EastIdahoNews.com has requested Daybell’s mugshot from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. We will post additional details as we learn more. SALEM — Human remains have been found on the property of Chad Daybell and he has been taken into police custody. The remains were found after authorities issued a search warrant at the Daybell home on 1900 East in Fremont County...…Chad Daybell was booked into the Fremont County Jail at 5:21 p.m., according to online records. He was arrested for destruction or concealment of evidence. Mark Means, Daybell’s attorney, declined to comment on the arrest. EastIdahoNews.com has requested Daybell’s mugshot from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. We will post additional details as we learn more. SALEM — Human remains have been found on the property of Chad Daybell and he has been taken into police custody. The remains were found after authorities issued a search warrant at the Daybell home on 1900 East in Fremont County...WW…

IDAHO FALLS — A Rexburg man will spend at least two years in prison after raping a pre-teen girl while camping at Palisades Reservoir in 2018. Stetson Tyler Perry, 26, was ordered to spend two to 17 years in prison by District Judge Dane H. Watkins after pleading guilty to the rape of a 12-year-old girl. According to court records, Perry was initially charged with lewd conduct with a minor, but Perry opted to take an Alford Plea for rape in January rather than take the case to trial. An Alford plea is a guilty plea where a defendant continues to assert their innocence, but admits a jury...…IDAHO FALLS — A Rexburg man will spend at least two years in prison after raping a pre-teen girl while camping at Palisades Reservoir in 2018. Stetson Tyler Perry, 26, was ordered to spend two to 17 years in prison by District Judge Dane H. Watkins after pleading guilty to the rape of a 12-year-old girl. According to court records, Perry was initially charged with lewd conduct with a minor, but Perry opted to take an Alford Plea for rape in January rather than take the case to trial. An Alford plea is a guilty plea where a defendant continues to assert their innocence, but admits a jury...WW…

This weather-related story is brought to you by East Idaho Credit Union. At East Idaho Credit Union, we believe in building a better life for our members, our communities and the great state of Idaho. Explore our solutions and start building your better life today at . IDAHO FALLS — It’s going to be abnormally windy on Labor Day due to a strong cold front entering the area. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and a freeze watch in eastern Idaho due to very strong winds between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday. Additionally, the high winds and low humidity will create...…This weather-related story is brought to you by East Idaho Credit Union. At East Idaho Credit Union, we believe in building a better life for our members, our communities and the great state of Idaho. Explore our solutions and start building your better life today at . IDAHO FALLS — It’s going to be abnormally windy on Labor Day due to a strong cold front entering the area. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and a freeze watch in eastern Idaho due to very strong winds between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday. Additionally, the high winds and low humidity will create...WW…

IDAHO FALLS — Lightning strikes throughout eastern Idaho resulted in several small wildfires Saturday. The Samaria Fire ignited six miles south of Malad, and grew to about 230 acres by late Saturday night. The fire is moving south through sagebrush and slowly backing into Mine Canyon. At this time no structures are threatened. The Chandler Fire is nine miles west of Pingree. It got up to 251 acres Saturday afternoon, but stopped growing after crews finished a dozer line around the fire. Crews are mopping up hotspots. The Kyle Canyon Fire was a single burning tree nine miles northeast of...…IDAHO FALLS — Lightning strikes throughout eastern Idaho resulted in several small wildfires Saturday. The Samaria Fire ignited six miles south of Malad, and grew to about 230 acres by late Saturday night. The fire is moving south through sagebrush and slowly backing into Mine Canyon. At this time no structures are threatened. The Chandler Fire is nine miles west of Pingree. It got up to 251 acres Saturday afternoon, but stopped growing after crews finished a dozer line around the fire. Crews are mopping up hotspots. The Kyle Canyon Fire was a single burning tree nine miles northeast of...WW…

ST. ANTHONY — The jury trials for Chad and Lori Daybell will be combined following a ruling by District Judge Steven Boyce Thursday morning. During the hearing, Chad Daybell, alongside his attorney, John Prior, appeared over Zoom alongside the judge and Special Prosecutor Rob Wood. Wood initially asked for the cases to be combined for efficiency as he planned to use the same evidence and witnesses to prosecute both Chad and Lori Daybell. Wood argued keeping the cases separate meant duplicative work for two separate judges and two sets of court staff. Additionally, the cost for bringing...…ST. ANTHONY — The jury trials for Chad and Lori Daybell will be combined following a ruling by District Judge Steven Boyce Thursday morning. During the hearing, Chad Daybell, alongside his attorney, John Prior, appeared over Zoom alongside the judge and Special Prosecutor Rob Wood. Wood initially asked for the cases to be combined for efficiency as he planned to use the same evidence and witnesses to prosecute both Chad and Lori Daybell. Wood argued keeping the cases separate meant duplicative work for two separate judges and two sets of court staff. Additionally, the cost for bringing...WW…

IDAHO FALLS — Matthew “Jed” Hall’s 19th birthday is Thursday but investigators and family continue searching for answers as to where he is and why he vanished. In the early hours of Jan. 22, 2018, a then 16-year-old Jed left his parents Idaho Falls home. The teen stopped by his school, left a note and cash for a friend and then disappeared. Since then, police and a private investigator have followed leads nationwide in an effort to find Jed. “The last almost three years have been hell,” Amy Hall, Jed’s mother, told EastIdahoNews.com. “Not knowing is really awful.” She explained the morning...…IDAHO FALLS — Matthew “Jed” Hall’s 19th birthday is Thursday but investigators and family continue searching for answers as to where he is and why he vanished. In the early hours of Jan. 22, 2018, a then 16-year-old Jed left his parents Idaho Falls home. The teen stopped by his school, left a note and cash for a friend and then disappeared. Since then, police and a private investigator have followed leads nationwide in an effort to find Jed. “The last almost three years have been hell,” Amy Hall, Jed’s mother, told EastIdahoNews.com. “Not knowing is really awful.” She explained the morning...WW…

Rigby and Idaho Falls police officers have canvased the area near the last known location of Becky Ann Tracy near Utah and Broadway in Idaho Falls. Officers on foot were unable to locate any evidence of Tracy or her vehicle. Authorities are now asking for the public in Rigby and Idaho Falls to review and submit surveillance footage that might show evidence of Tracy. She is 5’7″, 140 pounds, and has green eyes and light brown hair with blonde highlights. Her vehicle is described as a silver 2011 Buick Regal with a Washington plate ACD3453. RIGBY — The Rigby Police Department is searching for...…Rigby and Idaho Falls police officers have canvased the area near the last known location of Becky Ann Tracy near Utah and Broadway in Idaho Falls. Officers on foot were unable to locate any evidence of Tracy or her vehicle. Authorities are now asking for the public in Rigby and Idaho Falls to review and submit surveillance footage that might show evidence of Tracy. She is 5’7″, 140 pounds, and has green eyes and light brown hair with blonde highlights. Her vehicle is described as a silver 2011 Buick Regal with a Washington plate ACD3453. RIGBY — The Rigby Police Department is searching for...WW…

IDAHO FALLS — Upgrades to the Idaho Falls Fire Department’s communication systems are in the works. Radios with failing batteries, incompatible systems and outdated electronics have been an issue for local firefighters, Idaho Falls Fire Department spokeswoman Kerry Hammon said. Fortunately, funding from the covered the $1 million for an upgrade. “Prior to COVID, the department was making plans to purchase new radios from our equipment budget over a three-year timeframe,” Hammon said. “The CARES funding allowed us to purchase all the radios at one time and quickly get them into the hands of...…IDAHO FALLS — Upgrades to the Idaho Falls Fire Department’s communication systems are in the works. Radios with failing batteries, incompatible systems and outdated electronics have been an issue for local firefighters, Idaho Falls Fire Department spokeswoman Kerry Hammon said. Fortunately, funding from the covered the $1 million for an upgrade. “Prior to COVID, the department was making plans to purchase new radios from our equipment budget over a three-year timeframe,” Hammon said. “The CARES funding allowed us to purchase all the radios at one time and quickly get them into the hands of...WW…