Good morning, Pocatello.

The Pocatello Police Department is accepting extra frozen turkeys — residents can drop them off or arrange a pickup to support the Idaho Foodbank and assist local families this holiday season.

Wild turkeys have been plentiful in southeastern Idaho as stores offer a free bird with $150 in groceries—indicating a commercial shortage for Thanksgiving.

Bill Schiess saw large flocks foraging along the South Fork of the Snake River and in nearby towns, giving residents plenty to watch before the holiday.

According to AAA Idaho, regular gas in Idaho fell to $3.33 per gallon this week — a drop of one cent from last week and 13 cents from a month ago — and experts said gas prices might decrease further if crude remains below $60 per barrel.

Bannock County officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov.

19 at 3 p.m. for a new 7,000-square-foot facility that houses a Youth Development Center and county events offices — the project is funded by $2.6 million from ARPA funds.

Senator Brian Lenney said that the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance now lets teachers earn extra income during school hours with a $25.8 million budget and little oversight—he urged lawmakers to review how state funds are spent.

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.

Omaha Mavericks vs. Idaho State Bengals

11 AM — Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym — Cost info unavailable — Watch an exciting women's basketball game as the Mavericks face the Bengals.

ISCS Concert: Joy to the World

5:30-11:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive concert featuring the Idaho State-Civic Symphony.

Laughing All The Way Holiday Show

7 PM – 1 AM — Pocatello High School — Ticket information TBA — Celebrate the season with this sold-out yuletide extravaganza featuring comedy and cheer.

Kurt Bestor Christmas

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of the season with Utah’s favorite holiday concert featuring live music and festive humor.