Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
Good morning, Pocatello.
🏘️ Community
The Pocatello Animal Shelter is offering adoptions for cats and dogs over 7 months old at half price through Dec.
24, with Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter covering half the cost; each adoption includes vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, license and collar—a $300 value.
🎓 Education
Bannock County opened a new 7,000 sqft Youth Development Center on Wednesday, Nov.
19 at the County Events Complex to replace its old jail facility and provide education, life skills training, and support for high-risk youth plus probation officers work on site to quickly address concerns.
Last week, students in the Pocatello/Chubbuck district took part in the Hour of AI program at Tyhee and Ellis Elementary, where they practiced coding with microbits and solved AI-powered mysteries.
Teachers say the lessons built critical thinking skills and discussed digital safety + creative innovation.
🏛️ Government
Bannock County announced job openings in Pocatello on Dec.
12, including positions for Senior Administrative Assistant for Ag Extension, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney level 1, and Maintenance Technician, Level 2 + the county encourages qualified local applicants to apply.
🎉 Pocatello Events
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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.
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