Good Day
Pocatello
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Idaho angler Caleb Wilson from Troy broke the state catch-and-release record by catching a 26.75-inch Burbot on Mar. 19 on the Kootenai River + he then released the fish to preserve its record status. KPVI
- ➤ Scott Smith, Idaho Gives’ new community engagement associate for the Eastern Region, will launch a fundraising campaign on May 5 to support more than 700 nonprofits in East Idaho. The initiative invites local contributions to boost nonprofit efforts across the community. Post Register
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Club, a local non-profit, is joining the Idaho Gives campaign next week to raise funds for community programs. CEO Mona Mannan said the club offers a safe space for kids to learn and play, underscoring the importance of investing in youth. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Archivist Lynda Bales at the Bingham County Historical Society in Blackfoot is helping residents explore records of nuclear testing that ended decades ago (offering insights into Cold War relics) and preserves its impact (a unique window into our past). Post Register
- ➤ Free Comic Book Day will take place Saturday, May 2 with Marshall Public Library hosting a comic giveaway and craft projects from 10 a.m. while Captain Bengal’s (348 N 3rd Ave) opens at noon and Rexburg’s Firefly Books and Comics offers up to five free issues at 10 a.m. Local News 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University will pay $160,000 to Chanica Sintima, a Black pharmacy doctoral student, after a Bannock County jury ruled she was treated unfairly when removed from a clinical rotation at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The award covers vocational rehabilitation and lost earnings, not pain or future earnings. Local News 8
- ➤ The Idaho State Board of Education approved tuition increases for four-year schools on Tuesday, raising in-state sticker prices by as much as $425 this fall — the largest hikes in three years. Local leaders say the changes will help balance budgets and support faculty hiring and student services. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho residents who lived in the state between 1951 and 1962 and later developed a qualifying cancer may apply for up to $100,000 in compensation. Workshops to help with applications will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park on May 1-2. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Idaho Education Association in Pocatello cast a vote of no confidence in Gov. Brad Little after he signed a law with a hidden anti-union rule — educators are now fighting back. Post Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jacob and Macee Denning launched Legacy Athletics Academy, a new athletics program offering month-long classes including adaptive athletics and Little Legends (for toddlers to grade eight), focusing on sports fundamentals and character building. The program has served the community for over a year in Pocatello. East Idaho News
- ➤ Merle Smith at Fort Hall won six district titles and changed countless lives through basketball—bridging two cultures and leaving a legacy of hope that endures in the community. Idaho State Journal
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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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Bannock County PRCA Rodeo
7 PM — Bannock County Events Complex — Tickets start at $107 — Experience thrilling rodeo action at the Bannock County Fair.
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Idaho Prep Basketball Pocatello Tournament
4 AM – 4 AM — Mountain View Event Center — Free entry — Competitive youth basketball action for boys and girls in Pocatello.
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