Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students at Franklin Middle School in Pocatello met 'Snow Daddy,' a snow plow they named, introduced by the Idaho Transportation Department. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Police Chief Roger Schei marks his 30th anniversary with the Pocatello Police Department, reflecting on his years of service. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Hundreds gathered in Pocatello for the 'People’s March' advocating for women's, LGBTQ+, and immigrant rights, listening to speakers on the Idaho State University campus. East Idaho News
- ➤ Zoo Idaho is hosting its 3rd annual Pokefest, offering a family friendly atmosphere where attendees can enjoy 'poked' beers, music, food, and activities, with the event emphasizing community engagement and unique winter fun. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello Sanitation Department collection trucks will maintain their regular schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with residents reminded to place autocarts at the curb by 7 a.m. for Monday pickup, while the Bannock County Landfill will be closed. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
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Idaho Potato Conference 2025
The Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo will feature educational presentations, workshops, and a trade show with over 70 booths, including seminars in Spanish on various agricultural topics.
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Potato Cup Pursuit Ski Race
This cross-country skiing race features 2K, 5K, and 10K distances with a unique pursuit format where skate skiers start at staggered times based on their distance from the race leader.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Neil Barringham
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