Good morning, Rexburg.

Emergency responders report damage to a very large gas line near S 2nd E and the Crestview Subdivision and say the vulnerable area has been evacuated as Rexburg PD advises residents to remain indoors while repairs are planned and further details are expected.

Rigby Police arrested a 42-year-old Montana woman named Kerry L Lira after she allegedly stole a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, sped past an officer on highway 20, and evaded pursuit by accelerating to 130 mph on Menan Lorenzo Hwy - officers later found her hiding in the trunk, where she bit an arresting officer.

BYU-Idaho announced that starting Fall 2025, students 26 and older will not be allowed in approved student housing and must choose community housing instead.

The policy update aligns with new Church guidelines + the University advises affected students to plan ahead by exploring roommate options.

BYU-Idaho student Andy Adams brightened life in Rexburg with fun surprises like trash cart art and a Jack Sparrow costume that sparks smiles from guests.

He turns his apartment displays and work at Rexburg’s Haunted Straw Maze into creative moments – proving that even college days can bring joy.

A water line on 2nd East in Rexburg ruptured over the weekend and crews fixed it temporarily before finding a larger issue on Tuesday that led to a boil order for those with low water pressure.

The city is repairing the line with pressure expected to return by 1:30 a.m.—residents must boil water until tests confirm it is safe.

Over the weekend, a water line on 2nd East in Rexburg burst — local officials issued a boil water order and asked residents to limit water use.