Good morning, Pocatello.

The Leavitt Family hosts their 13th annual Pet Food Drive, which began on Thursday and continues through today at Albertsons (330 E.

Benton St) in Pocatello from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., collecting pet food, treats, toys and cat litter for the Bannock Humane Society.

Funeral services for former Bannock County Judge Bill Woodland are set for Friday, Dec.

19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on East Alameda Road + his family will greet friends on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Wilks Funeral Home in Chubbuck.

A water main break near Poleline Road and Eldredge Road on December 12 caused water to enter a power grid area, prompting officials to shut off water and advise residents to remain indoors (Bannock County Sheriff’s Office alert) as utility crews work nearby.

School District 25 is teaching third-graders coding — they are using a new artificial intelligence curriculum to build critical thinking and technology skills.

The program supports hands-on learning as students explore digital tools in their daily lessons.

The Pocatello Police Department remembered K9 Frank, a yellow lab who served over five years, at 8:45 a.m. on Dec.

11. After his veterinarian confirmed a decline in health, Frank passed away peacefully following many community events and deployments.

Two water main breakages in Pocatello led to the closure of Hawthorne Middle School and Indian Hills Elementary yesterday.

City and district officials ensured student safety (evacuations and reunification procedures were quickly executed) while crews repaired the lines and turned off the water.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health confirmed the second flu death of the season last Friday—a man in his 50s from Health District 6, prompting officials to urge residents to get vaccinated to protect against further spread.

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.

PVFM Winter Market

12-5 p.m. — Museum of Clean — Free entry — Celebrate the season with music, magic, and local crafts at a festive winter market.

Skate with Santa

10 AM – 12 PM — Deleta Skating & Family Fun Center — Free entry — Enjoy free pictures with Santa, crafts for kids, and an Ugly Sweater Costume Contest at a festive Christmas party.