Good morning, Pocatello.

Children at Alameda Park now enjoy brand new playground equipment after the city replaced its aging play structures; finished on Aug.

21, the new playsets include slides, climbing features plus educational displays, while neighborhood efforts will add trees, benches and a drinking fountain.

Grace Lutheran Church in Pocatello will celebrate 100 years from Sept.

18-20 with an invitation-only gathering, Oktoberfest featuring bratwurst, hot dogs & raffles to support community needs, and a worship service with a guest speaker; new senior pastor Jim Von Busch will lead the events.

Pocatello Parks and Rec has released its September newsletter outlining events including Grandparents Day at the Zoo this Sunday, open registration for fall swim classes, kids’ basketball and women’s mountain biking clinic, a volunteer call by the Trails Alliance + a Fall Bikepacking Trip to Hawkins Reservoir on Sept. 26-27.

Idaho State University has launched CHESS (the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences) this fall amid budget cuts that consolidated two colleges, and faculty are preparing to integrate AI tools into teaching as new grants and committees guide its rollout.

Local teens can join a leadership program at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho.

The museum will host an escape room challenge on Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and a Zine making session with artist Josh Gram on Sept. 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Teens at TAM).

Greenacres Elementary School has a new principal, Molly Johnson, who will focus on boosting special education intervention as the school year begins today.

Johnson brings proven experience as an assistant principal and a special education teacher — skills that will improve support for every student.

Drivers should be aware that southbound lanes on I-15 near Fort Hall will shift to new median lanes starting Thursday evening due to a $200 million widening project — the Fort Hall off-ramp will close at 7 p.m. so drivers can detour via Northgate or South Blackfoot Interchanges.

Four East Idaho first responders were awarded the Idaho Medal of Honor Tuesday at the Lincoln Auditorium at the State Capitol in Boise.

Pocatello police officers and colleagues were recognized for their courage + decisive actions during life-saving calls.

Idaho State University (ISU) held a tour for U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson's staff this week, showcasing research in energy, health, environmental science and the arts across facilities including the Eames Complex and Gravely Hall.

University leaders discussed future congressional community project funding with the delegation.

Pocatello Police Department reminds drivers, students and parents that school zones enforce a 20 mph speed limit during school hours and warns of elevated fines, with increased patrols planned to keep kids safe.

Pocatello native Kim Strupp, who earned the Six Star Medal running major marathons worldwide, will run her 61st race at the Bingham Healthcare Pocatello Marathon tomorrow (Saturday) to complete her goal of running a marathon in all 50 states, with family gathered at Lower Ross Park.