Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Pocatello.
The 121-year-old church at 309 North Garfield was sold to Christ’s Love Vineyard, and new pastors Kimberly and Dustin Andrew are restoring the historic building for worship services and community events—repair work is underway as volunteers are invited to help.
A church rummage sale is scheduled for this weekend while traditional Sunday services in July and continuing recovery meetings and art events will reconnect the building with the local community.
Registered nurse sisters Shanti and Anjula Adhikari have launched Prime IV Hydration + Wellness at 4191 Pole Line Road in Pocatello Square, with the clinic set to open on June 25.
The new franchise will offer IV therapy, customized vitamin injections, and other wellness treatments to help clients feel rehydrated and energized.
Three individuals were arrested in eastern Idaho for felony methamphetamine trafficking and related drug charges—Pocatello’s Savonte Michael Randolph was stopped on May 22 on I-15 when a traffic stop led to the discovery of 479.9 grams of meth and a THC vape pen, while Adam Jared Reid and Meghann Anne Wagoner were taken during a Monday search warrant near Henderson Canyon in Cedron and face pre-trial hearings on June 24 and July 2, respectively.
Pocatello police arrested a convicted murderer on parole after he pistol-whipped a local man outside a Pocatello apartment.
Pocatello and Chubbuck school trustees approved a new rule that bans cellphones during class and requires devices to be turned off and stored—teachers may allow them for academic use and high school students may use phones at lunch—after months of public feedback and state pressure. The policy also resets violations each school year to ensure uniform enforcement across schools.
Pocatello area public lands including parts of the Sawtooth Mountains and popular hiking trails are at risk under the proposed 'One Big Beautiful Bill'—the measure could affect over 21 million acres of Idaho's public lands.
The Idaho Transportation Department announced that the northbound ramp at Inkom on I-15 Exit 58 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24 due to bridge demolition, and drivers will be detoured via Old Highway 91 — Exit 63 to head north on I-15.
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Registration Required — Enhance your ball-handling skills at this exciting basketball camp.
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.
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.
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.
Hello Handmade Craft Show
10 AM - 5 PM — Museum of Clean — Free admission — Discover unique handmade crafts from local artists in this vibrant craft fair.
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