Good Day
Pocatello
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The AMVETS monthly breakfast returns today at 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building on 300 N Johnson Avenue in Pocatello after building repairs from flooding; the event costs $10, with free meals for first responders and kids 5 and under, and attendees who bring one new, unwrapped toy receive breakfast as part of the Marine Corps League Detachment 698 Toys 4 Tots program. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho State Board of Education is holding a special meeting today at 1:30 p.m. to review a proposed tuition and fee increase for four-year institutions for academic years 2025 and 2026 (the meeting will be live streamed on YouTube). KPVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Pocatello said the eastbound lane of the Center Street Underpass reopened last night as the 1st Avenue Storm Project wraps up paving on 1st Avenue north of Center Street—both lanes will reopen next week. The project also installed a new storm sewer system from East Clark Street to East Whitman Street to reduce flooding during heavy storms. KPVI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local bank donated $2,000 to the Bingham Healthcare Foundation to pay for new Halo Swivel Bassinets at Grove Creek Medical Center in Blackfoot (units that help babies sleep safely and bond with their mothers). Troy Eppich from Zions Bank said the innovative bassinets are expected to improve newborn care (a welcomed change in infant safety practices). KPVI
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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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Winnie the Pooh Kids
7 PM - 7:30 PM — The Palace Theatre — Check venue for ticket prices — Follow Winnie the Pooh and friends as they embark on a honey-filled adventure to rescue Christopher Robin.
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Finding Nemo JR.
7 PM — The Palace Theatre — Check the website for ticket pricing — Dive into an enchanting musical adventure with Marlin and Nemo as they explore the wonders of the ocean.
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Special YSA Sacrament Meeting
10-11 a.m. — Pocatello YSA Stake Building — Free entry — Participate in a special Sacrament Service for the entire YSA Stake community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ John D. Rockefeller
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