Good Day
Pocatello
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State Police investigated a three-vehicle crash that occurred on April 19 at 7:37 a.m. on northbound Interstate 15 at mile marker 77 north of Pocatello—responders cleared lanes after a semi-truck hit a Ford Explorer that then collided with a Honda Accord. Local News 8
- ➤ A compact SUV careened off a local road and slammed into a house north of Chubbuck on Saturday afternoon. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Idaho State Police investigated a three-vehicle crash on April 19th at 7:37 a.m. on northbound Interstate 15 near mile marker 77 north of Pocatello when a 2009 Peterbilt truck from Montana hit a stopped 2015 Ford Explorer before colliding with a 2019 Honda Accord, blocking northbound lanes for almost four and a half hours. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Residents expressed grief and anger at the city council meeting on Thursday over the police shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez, who was shot on April 5 and died on April 12—community members demanded justice from police while council members said they could not comment due to an ongoing investigation and pending litigation. East Idaho News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 and Irving Middle School will hold an open house to celebrate 100 years of learning on Tuesday, April 23rd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Irving Middle School, 911 N. Grant Ave.—it will show memorabilia from every decade and invite former students, staff, and community members to reflect on the school's long history. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City councilman Josh Mansfield attended his final meeting and will resign on May 1 to attend law school at Brigham Young University in Provo—he spent 18 months preparing for the LSAT and signed a lease for a new home. Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the council will appoint a replacement to serve until January 8 with applications accepted until 5 p.m. April 30. East Idaho 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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They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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