Good morning, Pocatello.

Brandon and Jessica DesFosses started their annual Foster Care Christmas Fundraiser after a $30 gift-check from the state showed foster kids need more support—local businesses now help fund wish lists for these children.

East Idaho Catholic parishes face a growing priest shortage – a federal visa backlog may soon force foreign-born clergy to leave the country.

Church officials are reviewing staffing plans to fill the gap as the crisis continues.

Dude’s Public Market in downtown Pocatello is open seven days a week, serving coffee, sushi and homestyle meals in a renovated historic building restored with 100-year-old wood—local businessman Jim Young created the space with family help and plans to add a patio for outdoor dining next summer.

On Oct 22, Idaho Fish and Game and Chubbuck Animal Control officers tranquilized a large female moose from a backyard on Whitaker Road—then relocated it to a remote area with suitable habitat to keep both people and wildlife safe.

This is the second moose removal in southeast Idaho in less than two weeks.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game relocated a large adult female moose from a Chubbuck neighborhood on Wednesday morning by working with Animal Control Officers along Vern Road and Hiline Road—tranquilizing the animal and moving it to a remote habitat suited for moose.

This marks the second neighborhood removal in less than two weeks, and residents are advised to give moose plenty of space.

Pocatello Police Department announced a medication drop-off (National Drug Take Back Day) today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for residents to safely dispose of unused, expired, or no longer needed drugs.

Eastern Idaho now has only two teams competing for one state title banner after 14 District 5-6 teams played at the Idaho High School Soccer State Championships—today, the Sugar-Salem Diggers will face the Marsh Valley Eagles in the 4A girls' championship while several local teams lost in other brackets.

On October 23, five eastern Idaho soccer teams advanced in the state tournament held in greater Boise; local Pocatello Thunder made a major upset by defeating No. 2 Twin Falls (in the girls' bracket).

Nine teams lost and will now fight for a consolation trophy (after one round of play).

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Forgotten Carols Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Pocatello High School — Cost varies — Experience a heartwarming Christmas musical filled with laughter and touching melodies.