Good Day
Pocatello
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello Animal Services will host pop-up pet licensing events at City Hall on May 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and May 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Licenses for dogs and cats are half off and available with cash, check, or card (with a fee on cards). Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ City officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony today at 11 a.m. for the new Connections Credit Union Clubhouse at Riverside Golf Course + 3500 Bannock Highway, marking the start of construction to improve local recreation. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marshall Public Library added a new mural between the stairs and circulation desk today. Local artist Nick Hottman collaborated with Friends of the Marshall Public Library to include Idaho icons (the state bird, state flower, and local landmarks) in the design, celebrating our community culture. KPVI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University will award an honorary doctorate to Frank Vandersloot, Melaleuca's founder and Executive Chairman, at its graduation ceremony on Saturday. The recognition honors his over 40 years of building the Melaleuca Wellness Company and raising funds for humanitarian aid. KPVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials have adopted the Ready, Set, Go wildfire evacuation program as the new statewide standard for public safety (it follows Governor Little’s 2024 wildfire report recommendations and supports county sheriffs with clear, consistent instructions during emergencies). Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Bannock County commissioners announced an Advanced Life Support crew will serve the rural southern area this summer, marking the first full-time paramedic service for the region & promising faster emergency response for residents. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Bannock County posted job openings on May 5 in Pocatello - including positions for deputy prosecutor III, assistant parks coordinator, on-call juvenile detention deputy, maintenance technician, accounts payable technician, facilities assistant, security officer, and shop supervisor. Applicants can visit the county career site for full details. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello Free Clinic was awarded a $300,000 grant from Direct Relief & The Pfizer Foundation to launch a sustainable immunization program for underinsured, low-income adults. The clinic will provide routine vaccines including COVID-19, Influenza, and HPV at 1001 N. 7th Ave Suite 155. KPVI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local father and son arm wrestlers (recent national winners) are preparing to represent the U.S. at a world championship arm wrestling event in Japan. They recently competed in a Southeast Idaho tournament and now look to bring home international honors. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Highland High School’s cheerleading coach built a dynasty by winning 16 state titles in 19 years and continues to inspire students on campus. Idaho State Journal
-
Bannock County PRCA Rodeo
7 PM — Bannock County Events Complex — Tickets start at $107 — Experience thrilling rodeo action at the Bannock County Fair.
-
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.
-
Nathan Spenser Live at Off The Rails Brewing
6-9 p.m. — Off The Rails Brewing — All Ages Welcome — Enjoy dinner and live music on the patio with Nathan Spenser.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Save when you can and not when you have to.
~ Andrew Carnegie
About Good Day Pocatello
Welcome to the Good Day Pocatello, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Pocatello, Idaho community. If you like the Good Day Pocatello, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pocatello.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pocatello and across Idaho. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Pocatello
A free Pocatello community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaypocatello.com/sitemap