Good morning, Pocatello.

The Jay Ellis Memorial Lil’ Cowpoke Rodeo returns on Sept.

12 at 10 a.m. in the West Events Arena and offers kids in eastern Idaho events like stick horse riding and ribbon pulling, while families may pre‑register for name printing at the event program. The rodeo is free to attend.

The longstanding nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities held a ribbon cutting today at its renovated Idaho Falls office on 985 N.

Capital Ave—featuring an accessible kitchen for cooking classes—so locals can learn about its 40-year service and support programs.

Nine statewide first responders — including local firefighters — will be honored for their bravery during a canal rescue when Idaho awards the Medal of Honor; details of the ceremony are expected soon.

Cielito Lindo will open its second location at 257 S.

Broadway St. in Blackfoot later this year, with a planned test opening in September pending licenses — owner Eric Gutierrez and co-owner Raul Cardenas aim to bring the same quality Mexican dining to local residents.

The restored Liberty Bell replica will begin its tour on Sept.

2 — stopping in Pocatello on Sept. 3 and 4 at Farm Bureau Insurance Company's headquarters where locals can ring the bell. It will continue through East Idaho before returning to Boise for Veterans Day events in November.

Delta Air Lines will resume a daily flight from Pocatello Regional Airport to Salt Lake City on Oct.

2, departing at 6:04 a.m. and returning at 9:48 p.m. This schedule gives local travelers better access to Delta’s network.

School District 25 is helping paraprofessionals become full-time teachers by teaming up with Idaho State University’s teacher program (covering 80% of tuition) so candidates work in classrooms while earning their degree; the PaCT pathway is now spreading statewide as educators like Teresa Horrocks advance their careers.

4-H kids have worked hard this summer and are now preparing to attend the Eastern Idaho State Fair, scheduled for Sept.

4—12, with registration ending Sept. 1 for livestock and horse shows open to participants across the region.

Back-to-school brings increased bus routes and more police patrols today in Pocatello.

Officers advise drivers to yield for flashing school bus lights plus stay alert when children cross near bus stops.

Cornelison Funeral Home filed an emergency petition last week asking a judge to order county Coroner Torey Danner to promptly sign three cremation permits for natural cause deaths after unexplained delays violated state code.

West Side Pirates started their season with a 29-7 win over Snake River Panthers as Drake Sage, who recorded 155 yards and four touchdowns (plus two receptions), led his team.

The Pirates will travel to Firth later this week to face the Cougars and boost their top 3A ranking.