Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bannock County Courthouse in Pocatello, Idaho, is set for major improvements, including an extended ADA entrance and a new one-way street to enhance parking and pedestrian safety, with construction beginning August 14, 2024. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ The Ross Park Aquatic Complex in Pocatello will close for the season after its last swim day on August 18, 2024. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured after his motorcycle crashed at a south Pocatello intersection. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ An injured woman missing since a solo ATV trip was found and saved by rescuers in the challenging backcountry of Gibson Jack, south of Pocatello. East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a police SWAT team deployed an armored vehicle at a Pocatello apartment complex, the standoff concluded with the suspect surrendering. Idaho State Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cup Bop, a Korean beef bowl restaurant that started as a food truck in 2013, celebrated its grand opening of its 8th Idaho location in Pocatello, attracting a large number of eager customers. Local News 8
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SeptemBEAR Family Festival at Zoo Idaho
Experience a fun-filled day with scavenger hunts, fall crafts, and activities for the whole family at Zoo Idaho's SeptemBEAR Family Fest.
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Grandparents' Day Special at Zoo Idaho
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with a special admission discount for grandparents accompanied by a paid child at Zoo Idaho.
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Monthly Cooking Class: Prepare Nutritious Throw & Go Meals
Learn to prepare delicious and nutritious meals in a fun and interactive monthly cooking class.
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Friday the 13th Scary Skate Night
Experience a night of fun with a costume contest, skating, and games at Deleta Skating in Pocatello!
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Monthly Student Craft Night
Experience a creative evening painting trinket dishes at the Pond Student Union Building.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Eckhart Tolle
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