Good Day
Pocatello
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Hall is hosting its annual Veterans + Homeless Stand Down at Fort Hall Jr./Sr. High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 27 for veterans and homeless residents to access medical aid, haircuts by ISU students, Red Cross support, and transit assistance. KPVI
- ➤ Local quadriplegic Daniel Wells was seriously injured at 15 in 1986 in Aberdeen and later underwent extensive surgeries and rehabilitation; his enduring legacy and friendship continue to inspire the community. Idaho State Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crispy Cones will open its new store today at 4100 Yellowstone Avenue as the Shark Tank success story from Rexburg adds its third Idaho location; the shop will feature signature pastry cone desserts and a free treat for Instagram followers — a highlight of a full day of festivities. Local News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Pocatello native and celebrity yoga instructor modeled Idaho-inspired couture at New York Fashion Week—echoing a famous Marilyn Monroe photo shoot from 1951 and highlighting her hometown roots. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University raised $826,842 on Bengal Giving Day — uniting students and alumni in a strong show of community support. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ The Marshall Public Library Seed Library opens to offer seeds for vegetable, herb, and flower planting starting Thursday, March 26. The library will also host a gardening presentation — Seed Starting 101 — on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ District 25 trustees revised their budget Tuesday evening to account for a $1.3M revenue loss from declining enrollment; officials noted the delay in adopting a $1.2M math curriculum—internal enrollment dropped by 146 students as smaller family sizes impact numbers. Local News 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bannock County's Mosquito Abatement District is hosting a contest to name its pesticide drone, which fights mosquitoes in hard-to-reach areas & helps prevent West Nile virus. Residents can submit entries by Sunday, Mar. 22; bracket voting starts social media March 24 with the final round on April 6. Local News 8
- ➤ Fowler (Chuck) Humphrey was elected commander of American Legion Post 4 at a March 11 meeting in Pocatello, replacing Chip Wanglin after his three-year term. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ The City invites community members to shape a new 10-year plan for the University area at an open house held Wednesday, Apr. 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center (427 N. 6th Ave.). Local News 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Dustin Manwaring announced that the Millennium Fund Committee voted Monday night to allocate $10 million over this fiscal year and next for Medicaid mental health support services to restore the ACT team (Assertive Community Treatment program) and peer support services. KPVI
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Bingo at the Senior Activity Center
1-3:30 p.m. — Senior Activity Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively afternoon of bingo with fellow seniors in Pocatello.
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
11 AM - 3 PM — Lookout Point — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with the Idaho Conservation League and learn about local environmental efforts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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