Good Day
Pocatello
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students, staff and faculty at Idaho State University will be well fed in the next few weeks as Benny's Pantry uses a 530-pound beef donation provided by Direct Communications—boosting the campus meal supply. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the ISU School of Nursing’s new simulation center funded by a grant and a million-dollar investment from Portneuf Health Trust (with support from the Idaho Workforce Development Council) that offers hands-on training with AI mannequins. The center will let healthcare students in Pocatello practice realistic patient care before starting their careers. KPVI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters fully contained a wildfire that burned 18.5 acres between Firth and Interstate 15 this past weekend—saving the Hells Half Acre lava flow from further damage. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Pocatello completed safety improvements near Green Acres Elementary School—finishing the East Oak Street Child Pedestrian Safety Improvements project at East Oak Street and Hyde Avenue—to install flashing beacons, ADA ramps, upgraded sidewalks, and improved curb and gutter features that make walking and biking safer for students. KPVI
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Harvest Lantern Festival
5-9 p.m. — Portneuf Wellness Complex — Admission fee may apply — Experience a magical evening with hot air balloon rides, vendors, crafts, food, games, and live music.
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Gate City Oktoberfest
4-8 p.m. — Lookout Point — Check-in required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with great beers, tasty food, and live music from Idaho Rovers and KYD-J.
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Crystal Festival – A Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Mountain View Event Center — Free admission — Explore gems and minerals with family-friendly activities and over 30 vendors.
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Mudvayne Concert
1-8:30 p.m. — Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of hard-hitting rock with Mudvayne in Pocatello.
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ASTA on the Go! in Pocatello, Idaho
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Pocatello — RSVP required — Engage with top travel suppliers and enhance your industry knowledge.
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