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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wild turkeys are troubling homeowners in Pocatello’s wildland—urban interface by roosting in unwanted spots and damaging property. Jennifer Jackson from Fish and Game said officers removed a dozen birds in Johnny Creek earlier this year but warned full removal is not possible and encouraged landowners to join a managed hunt program for male turkeys until May 25. East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gabriel Aaron Perkins, a 20-year-old man, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a violent incident at Compass Academy parking lot in 2024—his admission ended the court case related to the altercation. Post Register
- ➤ Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad held a press conference on April 17 to brief the community on an officer-involved shooting that occurred April 5 but offered limited details due to the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force and pending litigation—the Idaho Attorney General’s Office will review the findings once investigations are complete. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bannock County Event Center announced ten concerts for the 2025 season at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater to be held in June, July and August. The schedule includes performances on June 25 at 8:00 p.m., July 12 at 8:00 p.m., July 19 at 8:30 p.m., July 26 at 8:00 p.m., August 1 at 7:00 p.m., August 6 at 8:00 p.m., August 8 at 7:00 p.m., August 14 at 8:00 p.m., August 15 at 8:00 p.m. and August 16 at 7:00 p.m. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Irving Middle School in Pocatello will celebrate its 100th anniversary later this month—marking a century of educating local students. School officials have planned events to honor this historic milestone. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council Member Josh Mansfield resigned, leaving Council Seat #4 vacant starting May 1. Mayor Brian Blad is accepting applications to fill the term until January 8 — those chosen must win the November election to continue serving — with applications due by 5 p.m. on April 30. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State softball swept a doubleheader against Montana Friday at home, earning wins 30 and 31 that put the team on the doorstep of a conference title. Coach Andrew Rich recorded his 100th win—while junior centerfielder Ava Brown hit her 20th home run to tie a program record—as the Bengals now move within four wins of tying a season mark. East Idaho News
WELLNESS NEWS
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Lookout Point — Free entry — Celebrate environmental awareness with local conservation efforts and community activities.
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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.
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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.
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Mother's Day at the Zoo
All day — Zoo Idaho — 50% off admission for mothers with a paid child — Celebrate Mother's Day by visiting the zoo and seeing the springtime baby animals.
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