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Pocatello
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials invite volunteers to clean Mountain View Cemetery for Memorial Day weekend from Monday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 20 & groups of 6 to 10 will earn a section sign to honor their effort. To join the initiative, call 208-234-6197 or visit pocatello.gov. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new exhibit at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho spotlights the region’s agricultural heritage by placing working landscapes at the center of the display. The exhibition is now open at the museum for visitors to explore local farming traditions. Post Register
- ➤ Camas Restaurant in Fort Hall debuts native cuisine featuring locally sourced wagyu beef + masterfully prepared salmon and traditional fry bread in a stylishly redesigned space + inviting diners to explore native flavors. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abigail Allen, a sophomore at Montana State University, received the District 5 Idaho Association of Counties Scholarship for $1,000 from a competitive pool of 56 applicants. The award supports her goal of becoming a nurse anesthetist following her High Honors graduation from Pocatello High School in 2025. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Twenty-four graduates celebrated GEO Reentry Services’ final ceremony in Pocatello on Wednesday as funding cuts ended the program. Idaho State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Riverence Lost River Brood donated over 3,000 trout averaging *8 pounds* each for anglers. The fish are being stocked in the Salmon and Upper Snake regions to enhance local fishing opportunities. Post Register
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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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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.
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