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Pocatello
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local veteran Matthew Krumwiede moved into an accessible smart home today—on the 13th anniversary of his injury by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan—marking a significant step in his recovery journey. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ At Portneuf Valley Farmers Market's annual All Star Dads event on Saturday, local dads competed in pancake flipping, grilling, car jumping and doll hair braiding—Andrew Millward was crowned All Star Dad for 2025 and took home a gift basket of dads' favorite items. KPVI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Glendon Smith, owner of Smith Roofing LLC in Pocatello, faces seven counts of grand theft for allegedly defrauding seven homeowners of over $64,000—police began investigating him last year after a customer filed a fraud report and he now could face up to 98 years in prison. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local NAACP members will hold their annual Juneteenth celebration—honoring resilience and progress in racial equality—at Pocatello Senior Center on Saturday. Idaho State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water officials say the water supply outlook for the 2025 irrigation season will be mixed + Idaho farmers and recreationists should prepare to face a hot, dry summer ahead. Post Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After complaints about dry grass in the city and Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello Parks and Rec fixed leaking sprinkler lines and timers as noted on a June 15 Facebook post—residents are expected to see greener grass within a week. The cemetery is also undergoing a waterline replacement project that may affect sprinkler systems through the summer. Local News 8
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Pocatello 4th of July Parade
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Historic Downtown Pocatello — Free entry — Celebrate America with a festive parade along Main Street in Pocatello.
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Tour de Small Towns Bike Ride
7 a.m. — Skyline Park — Registration fee required — Experience a scenic bike ride through Southeast Idaho's charming small towns with local highlights and post-ride festivities.
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