Good Day
Pocatello
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chicken Little, a bantam rooster found running loose, is available for adoption at Pocatello Animal Services; while chickens go quickly, roosters are trickier because they can be noisy (making him best suited as a working rooster for a backyard coop). KPVI
- ➤ Hundreds enjoyed the annual Chocolate Lover's Affair at the Stephen's Performing Arts Center at ISU last Valentine's Day, sampling treats from local bakeries and listening to ISU students play live jazz + a silent auction helped raise funds for the Rotary Club with Cole Cheverolet sponsoring the event. Local News 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local fabrication business in Blackfoot is working on a 40,000 sqft expansion to boost nuclear component production as crews work through winter — the project will be completed months ahead of schedule. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Raymond Knoff was elected chair at the School District 25 Board meeting in Pocatello (officers were chosen and the board completed its annual reorganization). Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State and local leaders paid tribute to former Rep. Linden Bateman, who died on Jan. 22 at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. Bateman served nearly 20 years in the Legislature, championed Idaho history, and helped establish March 4 as Idaho Day. Local News 8
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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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Whimsy Market
10 AM – 6 PM — Red Lion Hotel Pocatello — Free entry — Explore a magical array of unique vendors offering whimsical products and art.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
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