Good Day
Pocatello
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Portneuf River Vision & partners will host the Poky Paddle event on June 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park where food trucks, live music, and vendors will offer activities while free shuttles will take participants to launch points at Taysom Rotary Park and Edson Fichter Nature Area; organizers are also seeking volunteers. Local News 8
- ➤ Volunteers at the Field of Heroes at Century High School talked about what Memorial Day means — it honors those who will never wear the uniform — as they comforted grieving families. Former service member Reina Avila served as a chaplain while Chuck Humphrey explained the day’s meaning — a feeling shared by many — as the event ended at midnight on Monday. KPVI
- ➤ My World Discovery and The Museum of Cleanliness in Pocatello will host the second annual Touch a Truck event on June 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—visitors can explore various trucks like emergency and construction vehicles, see a car show by the Pocatello Car Club, and enjoy food from local vendors. KPVI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A local online fundraiser has been started for the family of a 3-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a pickup truck outside Costco in Pocatello. Idaho State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to reports after a man allegedly threatened others with a large knife outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Pocatello early Tuesday evening. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Chubbuck police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a Walmart parking lot on Tuesday — details remain under review. Idaho State Journal
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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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Scout Mountain Ultras
6 p.m. – 5:59 a.m. — Pocatello, ID — Registration fee required — Celebrate trail running with a community-focused environment dedicated to inclusivity and sustainability.
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PGC Basketball Camp
9 AM – 4 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Check the website for pricing — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching and leadership training.
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Poky Paddle Portneuf River Float
5-9 p.m. — Centennial Park — Enjoy food trucks and live entertainment while floating the beautiful Portneuf River.
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Go Skate Day Community Event
4-7 p.m. — Ross Park — Free entry — Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day with skating tricks and community vibes.
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Breakthrough Basketball Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Registration Required — Enhance your ball-handling skills at this exciting basketball camp.
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~ Winston Churchill
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