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Pocatello
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aid for Friends is hosting its 13th annual 'Splish and Splash' fundraiser at Ross Park Aquatic Complex on Saturday, August 2 to raise $15,000 and support temporary housing services amid a rise in local homelessness—ticket packages include pool access, dinner, and raffle entries with prizes from local businesses. Local News 8
- ➤ Peaches is a super sweet female dog who debuted on Tail-Wagger Wednesday and is looking for her furr-ever home; she is available for adoption at Pocatello Animal Services at 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs in Pocatello (208-234-6156). KPVI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A rollover crash on Interstate 15 killed a 26-year-old driver from Rexburg and injured her 26-year-old male passenger when her 2010 Toyota Corolla left the left shoulder and hit the median Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. near milepost 62 between Inkom and Pocatello and officials blocked the road for about two and a half hours as they investigated the incident. KPVI
- ➤ A crash on Interstate 15 south of Pocatello on Wednesday afternoon left one person dead — officials confirmed the fatality. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Five people were rushed to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash shut down a busy intersection in Pocatello Wednesday afternoon—police said. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Three people were taken to hospital after a truck went off Interstate 86 at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday and crashed onto Hiline Road below with one person in serious condition + emergency responders from Idaho State Police, Pocatello and Chubbuck investigating the incident as Hiline Road remained closed before it reopened. KPVI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 27, police responded to a 911 call at the Walmart parking lot in Chubbuck and found a 36-year-old man dead in his Jeep Cherokee—drug paraphernalia was discovered and an autopsy was scheduled as part of the investigation. East Idaho News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local community members gathered at Washington Elementary Wednesday afternoon to say goodbye to the school as it closed after 100 years of service—an event that honored its long legacy. Idaho State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, about two dozen law enforcement officers from Idaho State Police, Idaho Falls Police, Pocatello Police, and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office ran a 1.3 mile torch run at the Waterfront that ended at Teton Toyota—raising awareness for the Special Olympics Idaho State Summer Games on June 6-7 in Nampa. Additional runs are scheduled in Rigby at 10 a.m., Shelley at noon, and Fort Hall at 3 p.m. on Wednesday before Twin Falls on Thursday concludes at the Opening Ceremony on June 6 at Nampa High School. East Idaho News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Gift of Life Walk/Run
9-11 a.m. — Portneuf Wellness Complex — Registration fee applies — Celebrate eye, organ, and tissue donors while enjoying a fun run and walk event.
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