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Two teenagers with ties to FLDS Church reported missing in Jefferson County

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Two teenagers with ties to FLDS Church reported missing in Jefferson County

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MONTEVIEW — Two teenagers with ties to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are missing and their mother believes they are in hiding. Allen Larand Fisher, 13 and Rachael Leray Fischer, 15, may be traveling in a gray Honda or Hyundai sedan with Utah license plates, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s […]See the Story

Man arrested in Rigby for violating no-contact order

Man arrested in Rigby for violating no-contact order

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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — A Rigby man is in custody after allegedly violating a no-contact order. On Monday, June 16, Bryce D. Larson, who was out on pre-trial services for an aggravated battery charge, was arrested after being found inside a protected party's home. Just before 5 PM, Rigby Police officers were called to the 200 block of 4th West on a report that Larson had been seen entering the victim's residence. Upon arrival, the officers heard n…See the Story

Local 4-H kids participate in county shooting sports competitions

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Local 4-H kids participate in county shooting sports competitions

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Jefferson County 4-H program recently held their county competitions. Shotgun was held at the Mud Lake Lions Club range on June 12th, the archery competition was held at Rigby South Park and the fairgrounds on June 13th and the rifle…See the Story

'I Am Not a Violent man.' Rigby Man Responds to Deaths on His Property and Repeated Abuse Allegations

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Matthew Beck has been accused of abusing multiple women, and three deaths have occurred on his property. But he says he is not a violent man.Property · Rigby Read Article

Rigby man sentenced for raping teen boy in church parking lot

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Ryan Cook during his sentencing hearing. | Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY — A 39-year-old man was sentenced Monday for raping a 14-year-old boy in a church parking lot. District Judge Stevan Thompson sentenced Ryan Cook to a minimum of 8 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison. Cook will also be required to register as a sex offender, pay fines and fees along with a civil penalty fine of at least $5,000, and a no-contact order was issue…Rigby · Rigby Read Article

Marian Gay (Chandler) Bird

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Marian Gay (Chandler) Bird November 26, 1953 - June 7, 2025 Marian Chandler Bird, age 71, of Rigby, Idaho passed away on Saturday June 7th in her home surrounded by family.Rigby · Rigby Read Article

Op-Ed: Support the Teachers and Education, Part 1

The following Op-Ed was submitted by Art da Rosa. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch. School Summer break is here. I visited schools in Rigby. They are using this time to reorganize, to clean, and to repair the school grounds. That’s great! Get ready for the next school year. Following their lead, I want to share my thoughts on how we can help our teachers and education from kindergarten to hi…Rigby · Rigby Read Article

Rigby is getting two new restaurants and more inside new commercial development

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The Hub, a commercial development under construction at 100 West Main Street in Rigby, is slated for completion in September. It will house 11 tenants, including two restaurants and a salon. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ RIGBY New commercial development under construction i…Rigby · Rigby Read Article

US-20 Exit 320 northbound ramp into Rigby to close Monday

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Traffic leaving U.S. Highway 20 to access South Rigby will be detoured on Monday while the exit is closed for bridge repairs. The closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and last only the one day. Travelers can take Exit 322 (North Rigby) or Exit 318 (County Line) as detours. Those leaving Rigby to get on to US-20 will still be able to use the southbound ramp at Exit 320 toward Idaho Falls as normal.Rigby · Rigby Read Article

Terreton man sentenced for rigging contract prices for wildfire-fighting equipment

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Tomlinson was sentenced to prison on Thursday for rigging bids for wildfire fighting equipment | Media library BOISE — The former owner of multiple contractor companies that provided fuel truck services to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire fighters was sentenced to prison on Thursday. Ike Tomlinson, 61 of Terreton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford to one year and one day in prison. He will be required to pay a fine of $20,…Terreton · Terreton Read Article

Rigby man created leash that gives customers more control of their dog. Here's how it works

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Thomas Nelson invented a hands-free leash to give customers more control over their dog. See how it works in the video above. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ RIGBY Local company makes leash that prevents dogs from crushing owner’s hand Thomas Nelson poses for a photo with his…Rigby · Rigby Read Article