Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello's Bonneville Community Park has been renamed Purce Park in honor of John and Idaho Purce, a couple known for their significant contributions to the community. East Idaho News
- ➤ United Way and Subaru successfully held their second Operation Warm event, providing new winter clothing and free books to families in need, with a noted increase in community participation. KPVI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Pocatello Police Department seeks public assistance to identify an individual, asking anyone with information to contact Corporal Anderson. KPVI
- ➤ A body was discovered by a passerby inside a parked vehicle on Sunnyside Road on Tuesday morning. Post Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The D25 school board voted 3 to 2 to close Washington Elementary School in Pocatello, Idaho, affecting 30 staff and over 1,200 students due to safety, maintenance, and budget concerns. Local News 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bannock County reimbursed Idaho State University and the state for previously misallocated funds, amidst calls for increased accountability and transparency from public officials and institutions. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University partners with local dentists to offer free dental care for kids in Pocatello on February 8th. KPVI
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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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Children's Royal Ball: A Magical Experience for Young Dreamers
Young princes, princesses, and knights can dress in royal attire and enjoy enchanting activities and refreshments at the Children's Royal Ball.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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