Monday, August 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Art da Rosa praises the Federalist Papers, especially those by Madison, and invites readers to join a discussion group at a local church. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Allen John Wurzel, 54, was sentenced to three to eight years in prison for beating and pistol-whipping a woman, but the sentence was suspended for seven years of probation. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pocatello fire is expected to be fully contained by 10:00 p.m., with all evacuation orders lifted and no structures damaged, after burning approximately 650 acres. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ A wildfire near Pocatello, burning 650 acres, was fully contained by late Saturday with no injuries or property damage, following quick action from multiple agencies. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bannock County has announced public hearings in August 2024 for vacation of rights-of-way and the proposed FY25 budget. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Bannock County has planned multiple commissioner meetings for the week of August 19, 2024, focusing on actions regarding business, elected officials, and a public hearing about Sunnygate Park Subdivision. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ The City of Pocatello has scheduled various meetings from August 19 to August 23, 2024, including fire union negotiations and a community development block grant advisory committee meeting. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emanuele Zappala and collaborators developed BrainLM, an AI tool for predicting brain activity and clinical variables, reducing research costs and time. East Idaho News
- ➤ Two Idaho surgeons are innovating with the Blueprint Mixed Reality system by Stryker, enabling them to visualize surgeries in 3D with Microsoft HoloLens 2. East Idaho News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Homecoming Chip Dip Competition
Experience a fun-filled evening as student clubs compete to create the best chip dip in a spirited Homecoming competition.
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