Good morning, Pocatello.

Pocatello Parks and Rec released its October newsletter on Oct.

3, highlighting early bird passes at the Nordic Center, the Caribou Cross on Oct. 10, Zoo Boo on Oct. 31, and park bathroom winterization starting Oct. 11 — with closures by month’s end.

Idaho Fish and Game issued firearm safety guidelines to help hunters avoid accidents this fall, offering 10 tips including treating every gun as loaded (with careful muzzle control and proper ammunition checks) for safe hunting practices in our community.

On October 2, Pocatello City Council approved a partnership agreement with Idaho State University that builds on a long history of collaboration to strengthen community connections.

The move recognizes ISU’s vital role and signals ongoing efforts to benefit the entire community.

On Friday, Oct. 1, INL researcher Arup Bhuyan introduced a patent for autonomous beam scheduling that lets private 5G networks share spectrum securely (boosting speeds at smart factories, warehouses, and emergency services).

The breakthrough promises more efficient wireless performance in the region.