Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello is hosting its first open house for the PROST Plan on August 28 to discuss park improvements and community engagement results. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Don Aslett, founder of the Museum of Clean and renowned cleaning expert, dies at 89. Local News 8
- ➤ Pocatello, Idaho celebrates the opening of a new nine-hole disc golf course in Sacajawea Park on September 10, a collaborative community project. Local News 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two men were injured in a collision between two pickup trucks on Interstate 86 near Pocatello. Idaho State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old woman in Pocatello was arrested for assaulting a man with a wooden board. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Partial skeletal remains found in the Portneuf River, Pocatello; no foul play suspected as multiple agencies collaborate in the ongoing investigation. East Idaho News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University celebrated the start of the Fall semester with a Student Involvement Fair and free barbecue lunches for students and faculty. 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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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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DarknessCon: Snake River - A Three-Day Horror Celebration
Experience a thrilling three-day festival dedicated to Haunted Houses, Halloween, Horror, and Pop Culture at the Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello, Idaho.
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Yoga at the Port: Free Community Classes
Experience a free outdoor yoga session for all ages and abilities, followed by a stroll through health-related vendors at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre.
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~ Native American Proverb
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