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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Creston Dale Kindness, 42 from Fort Hall, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl—his call from jail after a high-speed chase led to this sentence, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two East Idaho school districts experienced ransomware attacks that disrupted computer systems and forced weeks of offline learning—Jefferson County rebuilt nearly 5,000 devices after a late January attack while American Falls recovered using a disconnected backup after a late March incident. Both districts worked with the FBI and insurers to strengthen their security measures, and American Falls announced it will hold an annual technology-free week. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bannock County Commissioners discussed a potential project on May 1 to update the county complex at 5500 S 5th Avenue that holds the Road and Bridge, Planning, GIS Departments and the County Coroner’s office— the project is estimated at about $5.1 million and could be phased over three budget cycles. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ The ITD awarded J.R. Simplot Company the Adopt-A-Highway Group of the Year Award for southeast Idaho at a board meeting in Pocatello on May 4th. The team—averaging 37 employees—cleans a two-mile section of Highway 30 between mileposts 330 and 332 and picks up over 1,600 pounds of litter each year. East Idaho News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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