Good morning, Pocatello.

Titan Batteries was named Idaho small business of the month by U.S. Senator Jim Risch yesterday — the Pocatello company makes mission-specific batteries for defense and military programs and will be recorded in the U.S. Senate.

The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum will visit eastern Idaho at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds from August 8 to 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers immersive exhibits, authentic artifacts, and interactive displays (including a virtual signing of the Declaration of Independence) to engage visitors.

George Casper, the longtime ISU events manager, filed a tort claim on July 20 alleging age discrimination after his contract was not renewed; his claim starts a 90-day period before he can sue and further discrimination claims are under review by state and federal agencies.

The City published its Road Construction & Traffic Report for this week, detailing street sweeping and pothole repair plus scheduled closures on South Garfield Avenue — Mondays for curbside dining, Wednesdays for summer concerts, and Saturdays for a farmers market — while work continues on a bridge and demolition.

On July 24, Bannock County announced several open positions in Pocatello, including Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Probation Officer, Booking Deputy, Senior Administrative Assistant (Courts), Facilities Assistant, and Accountant and Payroll Specialist.

Interested applicants should review full descriptions online.

TJ Liftawi, a Pocatello father who survived a near-fatal accident on June 3, is now making remarkable progress at a rehabilitation center in Utah — he is standing, walking with a walker, and regaining essential daily skills that give his family hope.

Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest has triggered an air quality advisory in eastern Idaho where residents in counties including Bonneville, Butte, and Jefferson should limit outdoor time until Wednesday as conditions worsen — affecting sensitive groups.

Updates from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality are expected on Tuesday.