Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Pocatello.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck Senior Center has posted its October lunch menu online and will serve lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 Tuesday through Friday at 427 N 6th Avenue in Pocatello.
After two days of searching, three Pocatello mountain bikers located missing Blaine County hiker Heather Wayment in the rugged Camas County wilderness — she was injured with bleeding feet and dehydration.
Additional dirt bikers helped by providing food and water while the group used GPS and satellite texting to alert search and rescue, and a helicopter later picked her up safely.
It’s Worth Mentioning, a local podcast on history and pop culture, returned with an episode on black history in eastern Idaho as Rett Nelson interviewed Delphia Bradley, who moved to Idaho Falls in 2023 to escape racism and now runs a traveling art exhibit on African-American culture—she hopes to eventually open a cultural arts center there. The episode also features Pocatello native Les Purce, the state’s first black elected official and recently retired president of Evergreen State College.
Pocatello’s Delirium haunted attraction is opening this Friday at 805 N.
Main St.—it will offer spooky displays and a fun Halloween experience for local visitors.
Gate City Coffee (320 W Center Street) is hosting town halls for mayoral and city council candidates; meetings began on Sept 23 and will continue through Oct 11 with sessions starting at 6 pm, live streaming on the venue's Facebook page and seating offered on a first come, first served basis while the venue does not endorse any candidate.
Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. and Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor firefighter Isabella Oscarson—who was struck by a falling tree while on duty.
The flags will remain lowered until after her memorial service.
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.
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.
Idaho State BJJ Championship 2025
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Century High School — Entry fees applicable — Compete in Kids and Adult BJJ divisions with GI and NOGI formats.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Pocatello.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.