Good morning, Rexburg.

Madison Junior High School will host Spencer Hinton and his band, To the Climber, on Thursday at 7 p.m. to raise funds for a friend's father's cancer treatments—doors open at 6:38 p.m. and donations can be made online.

Eddie Grampp, 41, died peacefully at his home on Sunday in Rexburg after a 13-year battle with an incurable brain tumor, leaving behind two sons and a daughter while funeral details are still being planned.

Elder Jorge M. Alvarado spoke today at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, sharing his lifelong commitment to the church and urging students to make their homes like temples.

He recounted his service (including his mission work in Tampa and his work in the Caribbean) and quoted scripture to stress that following Jesus Christ is not a casual commitment.

On March 24th, the Weatherston siblings—the 100-year-old Ralph, 98-year-old Carma, 93-year-old Geneal and 90-year-old Leon—spoke with EastIdahoNews.com about their lives, recalling their early years in Plano near Rexburg, graduating from Madison High and memories of the Teton Dam breaking. They shared personal family stories including details of Ralph’s service in World War II.

Brycen Coburn, a BYU-Idaho sophomore majoring in virtual design and construction from Brigham City, served a mission in Cavite during the COVID-19 pandemic and faced language challenges plus cultural differences while learning key life lessons.

He advises students to put Jesus Christ first as they balance school and service, showing his personal growth from Utah to the Philippines.

The Idaho Legislature passed a bill to allow the death penalty for adults who sexually abuse children 12 and younger.

The bill now goes to Governor Brad Little — who has five days to decide whether to sign it, let it become law without his signature, or veto it, with the law set to take effect on July 1 if approved.

Lawn care experts in Rexburg say melting snow has left dry grass and piled leaves that cause mold—residents are advised to rake their lawns to improve air flow and absorb nutrients.

Local specialists from Weed Man Lawn Care note that cleaning lawns now will help prepare them for spring growth and that more guidance will be available at the Home and Garden show later this week.

The Spartans won the BYUI intramural championship game by sinking a game-winning shot with three seconds left—defeating the Hurricanes 72—70 as students rushed onto the court to celebrate the victory.

Free Dental Sealants Clinic

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — South Fork Elementary School — Free — Providing essential cavity prevention for local kids.

Easter Celebration

6 p.m. — Clark Music Foundation Concert Hall — Reserved seating available — Experience uplifting melodies from organ and pianos in joyful reflection of Easter's significance.