Saturday, September 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A memorial service honoring the late Charlie Kirk will be held tonight at Idaho State University+ community members are invited to attend and pay their respects. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market is hosting its annual We Love ISU day today from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lookout Point in Historic Downtown Pocatello — ISU students and faculty who show their school ID will receive $5 market bucks to spend with local vendors. KPVI
- ➤ Randy rescued a 90-year-old woman after her foot caught a garden hose and she fell down her stairs, leaving her on the cement for 45 minutes. EastIdahoNews and Ashley & Ashley Outlet honored his kindness with a Feel Good Friday Surprise in Pocatello. East Idaho News
- ➤ Today, the 4th annual Historic Home Tour (a fundraiser highlighting local history) hosted by NeighborWorks Pocatello runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and lets visitors tour eight historic homes with a free trolley from Pocatello High School; tickets cost $20 (supporting six neighborhood associations) and are sold at a booth on North Arthur Avenue and West Fremont Street. East Idaho News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Century High School in Pocatello was recognized for academic excellence in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings—ranking 8th statewide among all schools and 4th among traditional public schools while placing in the top 11% nationally. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City council candidate Keven Lewis purchased the inactive domain on August 18 and redirected traffic to his campaign site to clear up voter confusion. Incumbent Council President Linda Leeuwrik criticized the move as deceptive — saying it misleads voters and risks supporter security. East Idaho News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Sho-Ban High School in Fort Hall, the North Gem Cowboys beat the Chiefs 36-14 Friday as freshman Clay Johnson led with 156 yards and three scores—his play helped the team bounce back after a tough loss. Coach Corry Hatch said the team worked on blocking and praised their quick communication, noting that the Chiefs had not played varsity football since 2019. East Idaho News
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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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