Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aid for Friends will host the Splish + Splash summer fundraiser at Ross park on Friday, August 1 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The 13th annual event will feature swimming + raffles + free slides + beach balls + music + dinner, with proceeds supporting their local operations and a request for new or gently used swimsuits. KPVI
- ➤ Recent protests in Pocatello reflected growing local discontent—an estimated 1,000 people took part in the national No Kings protest that drew 5 million participants nationwide, and several other organized rallies added to the momentum. Idaho State Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Staffing in Pocatello is seeking welders and general laborers to meet growing industry demands in the Portneuf Valley—jobs include roles in farming, trucking, and construction. Interested candidates can visit the office at 345 Yellowstone Ave., suite C2 or check the company website for more details. Local News 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ POCATELLO — A Utah man named Jason Earnest Stark was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to lewd conduct with a minor and felony injury to a child related to the sexual abuse of six boys, and the judge imposed a civil judgment fine of $10,000 and $20,000 in court costs following victim impact statements. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country superstar Dwight Yoakam will perform in Pocatello this Saturday at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre as part of his cosmic round-up and rodeo tour. He will share the stage with Grammy-winning band (The Mavericks). KPVI
- ➤ Jackie Czerepinski, artistic director of Westside Players and retired ISU drama professor, recalled how costumes bring characters to life as she detailed her decades-long career in theater. She began acting in second grade and has since reused and redesigned most costumes—90% are her own alterations—to fit each show’s needs. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pocatello City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday August 7th at 6 p.m. at city hall on 911 North 7th Avenue—community members can give up to three minutes of oral testimony on a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment or submit written comments to the planning and development services department. KPVI
WELLNESS NEWS
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Breakthrough Basketball Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Registration Required — Enhance your basketball skills at this intensive scoring camp.
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Nathan Spenser Live at Off The Rails Brewing
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Off The Rails Brewing — All ages welcome — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live music on the patio with Nathan Spenser.
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Jake Owen Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of country music with hitmaker Jake Owen performing fan favorites.
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