Good Day
Pocatello
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the long-standing Riverside Golf Course clubhouse in Pocatello was demolished after serving golfers since 1955 (when it also worked as a barn during farmland days). Construction on the new Connections Credit Union Clubhouse will continue this summer and finish by the 2027 golf season. KPVI
- ➤ After 20 years serving the community with events and animal rescue, Nikki and Frank Jorgenson will leave in June for health and cost reasons. Final events include the Adult Prom at the Elks Lodge today and Southeast Idaho Days on May 1-2, with plans to continue rescue work in Florida. East Idaho News
- ➤ A new farmers and artisan market will launch in Lava Hot Springs later in May featuring local vendors & food trucks and live music, offering residents a fresh community tradition. Idaho State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho faces a record water shortfall amid its worst drought in modern history as state officials take water rights actions while East Idaho farmers receive a temporary reprieve for water access. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bingham County coroner received a $10,000 grant to improve how infant and child deaths are investigated across Idaho + new procedures are set to roll out soon. Post Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A six-year-old in Pocatello is receiving regular chemotherapy for a rare B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma after being hospitalized since Jan. 11; her mother has launched a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 for her treatment (with over $7,700 already donated). East Idaho News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marsh Valley's Lydia Townsend nearly quit training after she struggled to clear a bar set at 13 feet, 8 inches but pushed on to become the nation’s top pole vaulter. Her breakthrough reflects years of dedication at local training facilities. Idaho State Journal
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RizeCon 2026: Elevate Your Business Experience
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel — Registration required — A two-day growth experience for ambitious leaders to transform their business skills and network.
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Nathan Pacheco Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Cost TBD — Experience an evening of musical celebration with beloved artist Nathan Pacheco on his Emmanuel Spring Tour.
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First Friday Art Walk with Paige Weber
5-6 p.m. — Gallows Frames & Gifts — Free entry — Experience wildlife artistry by local painter Paige Weber in the heart of Pocatello.
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