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Wyoming, United States · WyomingWesley Dopkins was last seen on June 15. | Courtesy Grand Teton National Park MOOSE, Wyo. — It has been over a month since a 43-year-old man went missing in Grand Teton National Park. Park rangers said this week that they will continue to search for Wesley Dopkins as they conduct field operations. EastIdahoNews.com was told on Friday that rangers are trying to recover his remains as he is presumed dead. According to the Pierce County Journal i…See the Story
One month later, rangers continue to search for missing man at Grand Teton National Park
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Inkom · InkomThe crowd gathered where the Inkom Library will be. | Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com INKOM — Work will soon begin on a new library for a community that has gone without. The South Bannock Library District held a groundbreaking on Thursday for a future library in Inkom, located at of Holstein Street and Old Highway 30 in the corner of the Inkom Elementary School playground. The library will be visible to anyone exiting Interstate 15, entering th…See the Story
Ground broken on new library for Inkom community
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Idaho Falls · Idaho FallsStock image IDAHO FALLS — Traffic will detour at the intersection of 17th Street and South Holmes Avenue for part of this weekend. Beginning Sunday at 6 a.m., contractors will work on the traffic signals and apply a seal coat as part of the intersection improvement project. After the seal coat cures, crews will return to apply final pavement markings. Drivers should find alternative routes. Detour signs will be on display during the closure. …See the Story
Traffic detour scheduled at popular intersection this weekend in Idaho Falls
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Wrestling · BoiseBOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Hulkamania will descend upon the Treasure Valley next week. After firing up the audience at the Republican National Convention last Thursday, retired pro wrestler and entertainer Hulk Hogan is headed to Idaho — to hype beer. The gleefully loud WWE Hall of Fame wrestler will visit multiple businesses in Boise and Meridian to promote his new lager, Real American, according to Lindsay Kikumoto, marketing director for loca…See the Story
He tore off his shirt for Trump. Now you can meet this wrestling icon in Idaho.
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Death Penalty · Idaho FallsLance Broncho | Bonneville County Jail IDAHO FALLS — A man charged with murder has withdrawn his guilty plea, and the state has refiled for the death penalty following new felony charges. Lance Broncho, 23, was recently charged with three counts of felony assault or battery upon certain personnel and felony introducing major contraband to a correctional facility. RELATED | Man accused of 4th Street murder allegedly broke into the wrong house Bro…See the Story
Man charged with murder takes back guilty plea, prosecutor files for death penalty
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Fruitland · FruitlandFRUITLAND (Idaho Statesman) — As the three-year anniversary of Fruitland boy Michael Vaughan’s disappearance arrives, forensic artists have helped the Fruitland Police Department release an age-progression picture showing what he would look like today. Michael went missing on July 27, 2021, and although police have said his remains likely were once buried in a backyard not far from where he lived, they continue efforts to find him. “We’re doing…See the Story
It’s been three years since this Idaho boy went missing. Here’s what he’d look like now.
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Twin Falls · Twin FallsIDAHO FALLS — Shari’s in Idaho Falls abruptly closed this week with no plans of reopening. The restaurant, located on Broadway Street right off the I-15 exits, served its final meals on Wednesday. Employees tell EastIdahoNews.com they were notified Sunday that the eatery would be closing. Customers are now greeted with a sign taped on the doors that says, “To our Idaho Falls Guests: We appreciate your patronage. Please note that this location is…See the Story
Shari's restaurant abruptly closes in Idaho Falls
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Salmon · SalmonA picture of the Thunder Fire near Salmon. | Courtesy InciWeb SALMON — A fire burning near a lake has reached over 2,000 acres. The “Thunder Fire” is burning sage, grass, and fir. According to the U.S. Forest Service-Salmon-Challis National Forest, the fire is approximately two miles northwest of Williams Lake and about 11 miles southwest of Salmon. It has progressed toward Henry Creek. The wildfire started Wednesday and was caused by lightning…See the Story
Wildfire near Salmon grows over 2,000 acres
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