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Pocatello
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Pocatello have decorated their homes for the annual Halloween contest — they compete for the Golden Pumpkin along with Creepiest Curb Appeal and Spooktacular Spirit awards. Nominations will close on October 20th and winners will be announced on October 23rd. Local News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Museum of Natural History at the Idaho State University Quad is hosting Croc-n-Roll: Fall Fossil Fest today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—visitors will see a 3-D printed skull recreation of an ancient, dinosaur-eating crocodile and hear researchers explain fossils discovered 15 to 20 years ago in eastern Idaho. East Idaho News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Highland Rams beat Rigby Trojans 2-1 in a second extra-time period Thursday night, keeping their state tournament bid alive. They must win a winner-take-all game against Canyon Ridge on Saturday at 3 p.m.—a game that will decide the district’s final berth—after a home loss earlier this week. East Idaho News
- ➤ Pocatello High School ended a three-game title loss to Century when junior Kevin Porter scored on a free kick in the second extra period—both teams played hard with three yellow cards and a red card issued. The Thunder will play in the state tournament at Columbia High next week. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Highland Rams crushed the Canyon Ridge Riverhawks in the district championship at Highland High School, winning their sixth title in a row when five players, including senior Peyton Looney with a hat trick and co-captain Devree Bell with two goals, scored on Thursday night. The team will advance to the state tournament opening next Thursday—bracket details will be announced Sunday morning by Athletic Director Travis Bell. East Idaho News
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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.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training
Nov 3-7 — HansenAthletics — $2250 — Comprehensive training for aspiring Linux system administrators focusing on essential tools and techniques.
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Westminster Griffins vs. Idaho State Bengals Women’s Basketball
11 a.m. — Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym — Check for ticket availability — Catch the action as the Griffins take on the Bengals in an exciting women's college basketball matchup.
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Vienna Boys Choir Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting harmonies of one of the world's most renowned choirs.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Class
Mon-Fri, Nov 17-21 — HansenAthletics — $2250 — Enhance your coding skills with this comprehensive C# programming training class.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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