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Idaho State Journal

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Police confirm 68-year-old man arrested in connection with Pocatello homicide near downtown

POCATELLO — A 68-year-old local man has been booked into the Bannock County Jail in connection with a homicide investigation that began Thursday afternoon near downtown Pocatello. Pocatello police confirmed Friday that Ronald Dean Cantrell, of Pocatello, is connected to the investigation into the death in the area of Laab’s Apartments in the 1100 block of North Main Street. Cantrell was detained shortly after police were called to the apartments at 2:10 p.m. Thursday and ultimately booked into the jail around 10:40 p.m., authorities said. The roster lists the charge as “homicide manslaughter vol/unvo” under Idaho Code 18-4006 and lists no bond. No criminal case had been filed in Bannock County court as of Friday morning. It wasn’t clear whether the roster charge reflects a final charging decision, which rests with prosecutors. Police were called to the apartments around Thursday afternoon for a reported disturbance. When officers arrived, they found a man dead. Police have not said how the man died, other than that it was not a shooting. They have not released his name. A man considered a person of interest, who was on the scene when officers arrived, was detained Thursday, police said. North Main Street was partially

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Idaho State Journal

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Giving Machines returning to light up the holiday season in East Idaho

CHUBBUCK — The Light the World Giving Machines are returning to East Idaho for the holidays, and everyone is invited to the kickoff. A ribbon-cutting and tree-lighting ceremony will launch this year’s initiative at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at ICCU headquarters, 4400 Central Way in Chubbuck, coinciding with the holiday lighting of the company’s campus. The Giving Machines will remain at ICCU headquarters until Nov. 29, at which point they’ll move to Rexburg and then close out the holiday season in Idaho Falls. The evening of Nov. 13 will open with a parade of charities, and mayors from 13 surrounding communities will sign a joint proclamation on serving and giving. ICCU CEO Brenda Worrell and Elder David J. Pickett, an Area Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are scheduled to speak, and a children’s choir will sing “This Little Light of Mine.” The Lava Flow Fire Dancers will perform after the tree lighting at 6:45 p.m., and Evie Clair, who appeared on “America’s Got Talent,” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Sherri Matson, the Pocatello area lead for the Giving Machine initiative, said the evening start

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Idaho State Journal

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ISU graduate and former Pebble Creek ski instructor publishes children’s book

SU graduate and former Pebble Creek ski instructor publishes children’s book POCATELLO — A former Pebble Creek ski instructor and Idaho State University graduate has published a book to inspire young children to have the confidence to learn to ski. Josh Kent, the author of the book titled “Send It Sally Goes Skiing,” said in emails to the Idaho State Journal that he graduated from ISU back in 2005. He worked as a ski instructor for Pebble Creek during his years in college. “Those days at The Rock inspired me to write ‘Send It Sally Goes Skiing,’” Kent said in the emails. “Send It Sally Goes Skiing” is a rhyming book for children ages 2 to 10. It follows its title character, Sally, and her friends as they have fun skiing on the mountain. “It’s all about courage, confidence and having fun on snow,” Kent said in the emails. “I wrote it to inspire my niece to rip after teaching her three older brothers to charge.” Since the book has been published, it has made its way to the shelves of many ski lodges, including Pebble Creek, where it is on display for parents who want to sign their children

Pocatello, ID · 2d

East Idaho News

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ISU’s Institute of Rural Health receives major grant to help pregnant women eat healthier

POCATELLO — Pregnant women and their families in eight southeastern Idaho counties will soon have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to a large federal grant awarded to Idaho State University. ISU’s Institute of Rural Health has received $499,465 to launch the Idaho Maternal Produce Prescription Program (IMP3), an initiative designed to make nutritious foods more affordable and accessible for expectant mothers and their families. The funding comes from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which established the Maternal Produce Prescription Program...

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