Good morning, Pocatello.

Idaho Power and community partners are hosting two free events for National Drive Electric Month; one event is happening today in Caldwell at Indian Creek Plaza (6–9 p.m.) and the other is scheduled for Saturday, Sept.

26 in Pocatello at Lookout Point Park (9 a.m.–1 p.m.).

Neighborworks Pocatello will hold its 5th annual Historic Home Tour on Saturday at Caldwell Park starting at 10 a.m. The tour takes attendees through nine historic homes and offers talks by four local historians — a chance to learn about our city's past while enjoying vintage cars and a ride on the local trolley.

Gate City Coffee in Historic Downtown Pocatello now serves ice cream during its coffee shop hours—seven days a week.

Owner Bill Kelvie says the addition is meant to give families a fun place to gather.

University and state leaders announced a planned advanced nuclear microreactor on campus along Alvin Ricken Drive near a 275 acre research park.

The project, partnering with NuCube Energy and DOE's Nuclear Reactor Innovation Center Launch Pad USA program, will increase thermal power from five watts to roughly three or four megawatts.

The Idaho Department of Education was granted a federal waiver that allows the state to decide how to use some federal education funds locally — a move that may improve K-12 student outcomes.

A second waiver to restore state control will be submitted later this month.

Idaho Fish and Game reported that drought and scarce natural foods are pushing black bears into neighborhoods, including a Pocatello backyard where a bear foraged on berries.

Wildlife officials safely relocated the bear + urge residents to secure food sources to prevent future encounters.