Good Day
Pocatello
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last month, the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District agreed to a $36.1 million insurance settlement to cover damages from a 2023 fire at Highland High and will add $43 million from House Bill 521 to rebuild the affected wing. Construction on the main addition will finish in January 2027 and auditorium upgrades are set to complete in July 2027. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Idaho received needed snowfall early this month but by Tuesday most areas show warm, dry weather with temperatures 10 degrees above normal, and the National Weather Service expects little precipitation for the next week+ a slight chance of light snow as water managers insist the season remains in progress. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Mike Crapo announced that five East Idaho residents won the 2025 Spirit of Freedom Veterans Service Award, recognizing their service to veterans in the community. Post Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials report that influenza is reclaiming its spot among respiratory illnesses as the state enters its peak flu season — local clinics in Pocatello urge residents to get vaccinated. Idaho State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school basketball returns after a two-week break as teams across Eastern Idaho, including local players at Pocatello High, gear up for playoffs — with the girls’ state tournament on Feb. 19-21 and the boys’ on March 5-7. East Idaho News
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3rd Annual East Idaho Home Educators Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Idaho State University — Visit website for fees — Celebrate Faith, Family, and Freedom while connecting with the homeschooling community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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