Good Day
Pocatello
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Kohberger was sentenced on July 25 to four consecutive life sentences for the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students—meaning he will never be eligible for parole. The Attorney General said his team defended investigative genetic genealogy to aid law enforcement in future cases. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Jack Edward Newsom, 43, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison plus five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine after a months-long investigation led to his arrest on May 8th and the seizure of controlled substances from his home and trailer—law enforcement credited coordinated efforts by the FBI and local agencies. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three generations of Yamauchi cowboys keep the Pioneer Days Rodeo tradition alive after Ray Yamauchi first rode his father's white trail horse as a boy on the ranch. The family will host rodeo events that honor their deep roots—promising local fans a direct look at a longstanding legacy. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Author Gail McGuire, a native of Pocatello, released her fourth book 'A Matter of Providence' — a coming-of-age mystery set in 1930s Pocatello that blends local history with family stories during the Great Depression; early reviews praise the novel for its detailed narrative and cultural depth. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A high-level overview of the Bannock County Clerk’s budget recommendation for FY2026 was presented at the County Commissioners meeting on July 24—officials expect further review to shape upcoming financial plans. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
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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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Outdoor Art Show
10 AM – 3 PM — 515 Featherie Dr, Pocatello, ID — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a day of creativity and community with artist Linda Buchli.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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