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Emmett, Idaho Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Emmett! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What new healthcare funding will bring to Emmett
- After Emmett’s exit, Treasure Valley teams chase state football titles
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 34 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 39.
- Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rural health funding to support healthcare improvements in Gem County (idahopress.com) — Emmett’s Valor Health has received about $5.48 million to upgrade patient records and imaging equipment, including replacing a CT scanner whose downtime can force emergency transfers. Separately, Southwest District Health plans to bring in-person counseling to Emmett, with a tentative January start and initially no cost to patients. 
• PREP FOOTBALL LOOKAHEAD: Seven local teams remain alive for state championship spots (idahopress.com) — Emmett’s football playoff run ended with a 45-22 loss to Fruitland, which now faces undefeated defending champion Homedale in the 4A semifinals. Seven Treasure Valley teams remain in the state-title chase across four classifications, including Weiser, whose semifinal against Sugar-Salem will be played in Pocatello.
📸 Around Emmett
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Upcoming Events in
Emmett
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Small Town Swing
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
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Shotokan Karate →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
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Sabbath School - Children’s Program
Gem County Chamber of Commerce, 400 Highway 16, Emmett
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Worship Service
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 219 E. 1st St., Emmett
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Line Dancing →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
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Shotokan Karate →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
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Food Pantry
Gem County Chamber of Commerce, 400 Highway 16, Emmett
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Midweek Bible Study
Gem County Chamber of Commerce, 400 Highway 16, Emmett
6:30 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 Eagle Holiday Shop Hop →
Eagle ID -
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive 2026 (Boise) →
250 S Eagle Rd, Eagle
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3100 Cellars Wine Tastings →
3100 Cellars, Finca Besada Vineyard 4004 W Homer Rd, Eagle
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Veterans Breakfast →
Eagle Senior Center, Eagle
8:00 am
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A goat has been wandering around our neighborhood on Bill Burns Rd.
Does he belong to you? He has a collar and he’s quite friendly. I tied him out front by our driveway so if his owner sees they can take him. (Nextdoor Little Freezout and Bowman) - Coming Up This Weekend!!!
There Will Be So Many Vendors and Fun Things to Browse!! If You Haven't Had a Chance to Try Our Treats Yet, This is the Perfect Time!!! So much… (Nextdoor Gem County)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Eagle. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Eagle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmett here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eagle
- A Reel Connection (eaglemagazine.com)
- Eagle River Smiles Launches Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry Services in Eagle (mykxlg.com)
- West Ada School District votes to decommission McMillan Elementary (ktvb.com)
Star
- New autism resource center opening in Star aims to support Idaho families (kivitv.com)
- Station 55 officially opens in Star after years of planning and funding efforts (kivitv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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