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Representative Rick Cheatum Talks About Primary Election
A local state representative talked to KPVI after winning the primary election this week. Republican Rick Cheatum serves in the Idaho Legislature for District 28 which covers Power County, Franklin County and parts of Bannock County. In the primary election he defeated Mike Saville and James Lamborn. Cheatum has no...
Opinion: Two Fridays in April
It is May, a favorite month of mine for all kinds of reasons, during which there are many kinds of celebrations. Next month I’ll share another reason why this month is special to me. Stay tuned. But here I want to describe two consecutive Fridays in April, the events,...
Former St. John’s Catholic Campus Ministry Director David O'Neill dies of cancer
POCATELLO — Those who serve in religious ministries can spend a lot of time counseling others how to best carry out their faith. But for David O’Neill, he was able to be a walking example of how to live his faith. O’Neill, 41, who served as the director of the St. John’s Catholic Campus Ministry at Idaho State University, passed away Wednesday after a four-year battle with cancer. He leaves behind Saeward, his wife of 16 years, and his three children, Liam, Killian and Ellie. ...
Pocatello Parks and Recreation receives Community Health Academy grant funding
POCATELLO — Mayor Brian Blad, Parks and Recreation Director Anne Butler and Grants Manager Christine Howe recently completed the Community Health Academy and received grant funding to build a healthier community. According to a news release from the City of Pocatello, the Community Health Academy is a Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health program that provides training and funding for health initiatives. During the Community Health Academy, city mayors...
Bear Lake, Caribou counties to hold graduation ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies are scheduled to commence across Caribou and Bear Lake counties this week and next. North Gem High School will hold their Class of 2024 ceremony on Wednesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Aly Reed will be honored as valedictorian with Samantha Yost as Salutatorian. Soda Springs High School will celebrate their Class of 2024 on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the...
NAACP to hold Red Velvet Cake Contest at Juneteenth event
POCATELLO — NAACP-Pocatello proudly announces its second annual Red Velvet Cake Contest. Whether you have an old family recipe or are bravely trying something new, your cake is welcome. The Best of Show will be completely made from scratch, attractive and tasty. Win bragging rights for a full year.
One of earliest LDS churches in Pocatello to receive historical plaque Thursday
POCATELLO — The site of the original 1st Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will receive a plaque detailing the history of the building. Spencer Stucki of Portneuf Pioneers, the chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers that is presenting the plaque, said the building was originally built in 1909. It was torn down in 1961. “The purpose of the plaque is to commemorate where the...
Authorities release name of young local man killed in crash
ARIMO — A 20-year-old local man died as the result of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash near Arimo on Sunday, authorities said. The Bannock County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as Cort Ryan Newlin, of Arimo, in a Monday news release. “My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this young man. I am holding you all in my heart as you navigate this difficult time,” said...
City of Pocatello sanitation collection to operate as normal on Memorial Day
POCATELLO — The city of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal on Memorial Day, May 27. Residents scheduled for a Monday pickup of garbage, recycling and yard waste should still place their city autocarts out by 7 a.m.
R.I.S.E. 4 MATT: Community invited to fundraiser dinner to support effort to build smart home for wounded local veteran
Gary Sinise, an actor best known for his roles in movies like “Forrest Gump,” “Of Mice and Men” and “The Green Mile” will be building a smart home for a local veteran through his foundation that assists injured war heroes and first responders. Matthew Krumwiede grew up in Pocatello but now resides near Sun Valley in Bellevue, Idaho, where he works as a Veteran and First Responder Alumni Coordinator for Higher Ground USA teaching adaptive sports. ...
Voters support several supplemental levies for local school districts
Several supplemental levies for local school districts were approved by voters in Tuesday’s election. In a unique situation, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District told voters weeks ago that it no longer needed the $33 million Highland High School bond issue that was on Tuesday’s ballot. This announcement had come after the state had approved legislation to provide the funding to restore the fire-damaged school. As a result, the Highland bond was...
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE: The Palace Theatre to hold two summer camps in June
POCATELLO — Fledging performers and experienced thespians alike will be able to test their acting chops this June when The Palace Theatre holds a pair of summer camps for children and adolescents. The towering facade of The Palace Theatre, which is shaped like a quaint fantasy castle, has been serving residents in the area with a taste of the theatrical for over 20 years at its location at 158 E. Chubbuck Road. ...
ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND: Hares and Hatters to open brick-and-mortar bookstore in June
POCATELLO — A popular pop-up book shop with a whimsical name inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” is set to open a permanent brick-and-mortar store inside Station Square in downtown Pocatello next month. Hares and Hatters bookshop is the creation of owners Nicki Stanton and Jamie Wood, who both have degrees in reading and literacy. With Nicki’s creative writing degree and Jamie’s Master of Fine Arts degree in children’s literacy, the duo has plenty of expertise and passion behind their novel endeavor. ...
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