Good morning, Pocatello.

Pocatello officials opened a new playground for children ages 5 to 12 at Alameda Park Friday – part of a broader program to upgrade park facilities while crews replace the swings with synthetic bark and plan a new tot lot amid ongoing vandalism challenges.

A cougar kitten was named Roxanne in a public ceremony on Friday at Zoo Idaho—local residents and Mayor Mark Dahlquist attended while funds from a naming contest will finance enclosure renovations.

The rescued kitten survived feline distemper and is gradually acclimating to her new home.

The Inkom branch of the South Bannock Library District received 103 new books from the Pilcrow Foundation and local donors, boosting resources for preschool to eighth-grade readers.

The grant donation met rural library criteria and was matched by local community sponsors.

The Nurture Nest celebrates its one year anniversary today from 5pm to 7pm at 1952 Satterfield Drive.

The child care center founded by Julia Wheeler for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years will host a barbeque, games + free raffle and offer tours to local community members.

State officials debated using federal rural health funds to expand residency programs at a committee meeting where Rep. Dusting Manwaring of Pocatello supported the plan while other lawmakers raised concerns about long-term costs.

The proposal would help train more rural physicians.

Pocatello City Council upheld a permit denial for an AI data center at the former Hoku plant site on Thursday — developer Gus Schultz said he will file for judicial review amid recall efforts targeting councilmember Bates.

The decision spotlights calls to update the city’s land use code.

Preston High School football coach, Brandt Reese, is set to lead a new era for the Indians this fall by building a team culture.

Reese, formerly an interim coach from Benson — with experience at Sky View and Utah State — plans to emphasize teamwork and community service.

Papa Roach Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre — Tickets on sale now — Catch the nu metal legends live with hits from their latest album and classics.