Good morning, Pocatello.

A 43-year-old man was rescued at Blacktail Reservoir after his kayak capsized in the water Saturday.

The Portneuf District Library now offers a Makerspace where local residents can try high tech tools like a 3-D printer and laser engraver free of charge—appointments give patrons one-on-one training on each machine.

Bravo 6 Flight Academy in Rexburg now trains aspiring pilots from no flight experience to a commercial level with multiple planes, instructors, and a flight simulator.

The academy operates at the Madison County Airport and is in discussions for an expansion to Pocatello (with talks involving Idaho State University).

Drivers in Pocatello may see more wildlife on roads as warmer weather thaws snow and pushes animals into lower areas in search of food.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials urge caution—motorists need to slow down in areas where sightings have been reported, especially during early morning and evening hours.

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador urged the House and Senate to override the governor’s veto of SB1023 on March 31—saying the Medical Freedom Act would protect Idahoans from vaccine and mask mandates.

The Pocatello Fire Department is wrapping up today’s live fire training at 3534 Jason at 5 P.M.—motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

The agendas for the Bannock County Commissioners meetings on April 1 and April 3 have been posted on the county website.

The April 1 meeting was held yesterday and the April 3 meeting will be held tomorrow.

The Pocatello High School varsity baseball team will open the 2026 season at Hawthorne Middle School thanks to a new sponsorship that will fund Rails West Field with an all-turf surface—allowing earlier practice amid weather challenges.

Coach Vinnie Benavidez said the upgrade is expected to boost the program as the team aims to improve on its slow start this season.

The Living Christ Celebration

4:30-5:30 p.m. — 2140 Satterfield Dr, Pocatello, ID — Free entry — Explore the life and miracles of Jesus Christ with interactive exhibits and live performances.

The Living Christ Open House

1-5:30 p.m. — 2140 Satterfield Dr — Free entry — Celebrate the life and miracles of Jesus Christ with testimonies, performances, and refreshments.

Downtown Easter Egg Fest

11 AM – 12 PM — Historic Downtown Pocatello — Free entry — Family Fun Easter Egg Fest with thousands of Easter eggs filled with surprises for kids.

Eastern Idaho NRL 22 — Dope Precision Rimfire Match

8 AM - 2 PM — Oregon Trail Shooting Range — $25 entry fee plus range fee — Compete in a monthly rimfire match with a focus on precision shooting.

Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Lookout Point — Free entry — Celebrate environmental awareness with local conservation efforts and community activities.

Vintage Market Days of Eastern Idaho

All day — Eastern Idaho State Fair — Check the event website for admission costs — Explore a curated market filled with vintage treasures, handmade goods, and gourmet eats.

2025 Idaho Gives Finale

5-8 p.m. — Elks Lodge — Donations encouraged — Celebrate animal welfare with refreshments, auctions, and support for spay and neuter services.