Good Day
Pocatello
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AMVETS of Pocatello hosts its monthly Pancake Breakfast today from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building (300 N. Johnson Ave), serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, and more with $12 admission and free meals for first responders and kids 5 and under. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ A rescue dog once marked for euthanasia joined the police force at a City Council ceremony on Thursday afternoon. K-9 Boo, an 8-month-old Belgian Malinois, will work with Cpl. Brendan Howard and live with his family on her days off. East Idaho News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ B’s Pizza, a local food truck in Patriot Square in Chubbuck, serves signature cheesy bread, wings in mango habanero sauce, and pizza. It offers a $6 lunch special + a 10% discount when you mention the feature, with takeout available Monday through Saturday. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho will transform into an unexpected performance venue on Saturday, May 9 as Sound Jam gives teen musicians a chance to showcase their talents locally. Post Register
- ➤ The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho will open its new exhibition (Sacred Spaces: Visions of the West from the Prosaic to the Sublime) next week with an Artwalk preview on May 7, a public reception on May 8 and a live artist demonstration on May 9. KPVI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho State Board of Education approved higher tuition rates for public four-year colleges due to state budget cuts. The changes will affect students in upcoming academic sessions. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ The City of Pocatello Water Department will host its 32nd Annual Open House in celebration of National Drinking Water Week from May 4 to May 7 at the Water Operations Facility (1889 N. Arthur Avenue). Residents can explore interactive displays on water quality, conservation, and wastewater treatment during the event. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Pocatello teens Isaac Giesbrecht and Gage Staples, juniors at Century High School and PV-TEC, will compete in the EMT category at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta from June 1 to June 5. A GoFundMe campaign seeks to meet a $6,000 goal + aid their travel. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Pocatello - Chubbuck School District 25 Education Foundation will join the Idaho Gives Campaign from Monday, May 4 to Thursday, May 7 to support classroom innovations, scholarships and other programs via donor-directed gifts. Director Courtney Fisher says the initiative brings the community together + expands student and teacher opportunities. KPVI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from several departments are battling a fast-moving wildfire burning in fields west of Arimo, and they are quickly deploying resources — aiming to contain the blaze and safeguard nearby communities. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department warns residents about scam texts that mimic courts, law enforcement and the DMV, using fake case numbers and threats of asset seizure. It advises residents to avoid clicking links + sharing personal details. KPVI
- ➤ Gov. Brad Little proclaimed May as Wildfire Awareness Month Friday and urged residents to prepare for wildfire season as drying fuels and reduced snowpack set the stage for active fires. The Idaho Department of Lands is hosting safety events and sharing prevention tips throughout May. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
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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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