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Pocatello
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Betty is an all-American mutt in Pocatello looking for her forever home; she is estimated to be 4-5 years old and has lived in the shelter for over 200 days - call Pocatello Animal Services at 208-234-6156 to schedule a visit. KPVI
- ➤ KPVI News Today hosts A Lott Moore Cookies on Thursday morning as the local vendor previews its new rice-crispy treat dipped in chocolate with sprinkles (their third time participating) that will be served Friday night at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. KPVI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An apartment fire at 335 North Hayes Avenue displaced six residents last night, though all evacuated safely. Firefighters worked until 7 a.m.—investigators are checking the cause as the American Red Cross helps secure long-term placements. Local News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello artist Torgensen Murdock won an award for his painting The Community Well — which shows how clean water changed lives in Kenya — highlighting his talent in sharing global stories through local art. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The State Board chief said tuition hikes are on the table as proposals to raise local college costs are under discussion today; officials plan to share more details soon (impact on enrollment is still undetermined). Post Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello invites residents to review landscaping ideas for city entryways and roads to boost safety and beauty. Community feedback is accepted online until Jan. 30 as planners use input to guide beautification improvements when funds allow. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Idaho National Laboratory is researching advanced technologies to boost domestic extraction and processing of critical materials, reducing reliance on foreign sources and strengthening defense readiness. The lab partners with government agencies and industry experts to enhance secure supply chains for everyday and military needs. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marsh Valley’s varsity boys basketball team features nine seniors who have played together since kindergarten plus three sophomores and currently hold a 9-4 record as they prepare for conference play next week in a bid to reach a state berth. 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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Bowling to Support Anna Grace Foundation Programs
2-4 p.m. — Tough Guy Bowling Lanes — $5-$24 per person — A fun bowling event designed to support single-parent families and strengthen community ties.
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Pocatello Home Show
Feb 20-22 — Mountain View Event Center — Free admission — Explore huge savings on home improvement innovations and connect with local vendors.
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Pocatello Conservation Dinner
Dinner — Evening — Phil Meador Toyota — Support waterfowl conservation through dinner, auctions, and raffles.
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