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🌱 Pocatello man gets 16-year federal sentence after major drug bust

Pocatello, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Pocatello man gets 16-year federal sentence after major drug bust
  • How a Pocatello educator is shaping nuclear training in the Philippines
  • How you can cheer on Pocatello’s first-ever home lacrosse playoff.

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy, with a high of 88 and low of 46 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 71, low: 42.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pocatello man sentenced to 16 years in federal drug case (khq.com) — A Pocatello resident has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison after officers found large quantities of meth, LSD, mushrooms and multiple firearms during a 2023 search of his Pocatello home. Federal prosecutors say the case involved several distribution and firearms charges, with Idaho State Police and the BADGES Task Force leading the investigation.
   

2. ISU College of Technology director to teach nuclear energy education in the Philippines (idahostatejournal.com) — An Idaho State University College of Technology leader based in Pocatello has earned a Fulbright Specialist Award to help the Philippines prepare for nuclear energy. Vince Bowen will advise on training needs, speak with officials, and bring back insights to shape new nuclear-related credentials at ISU, highlighting Pocatello’s role in global engineering education.
   

3. Pocatello Bandits Bringing Lacrosse Buzz to Eastern Idaho (localnews8.com) — Pocatello lacrosse fans can watch the Pocatello Bandits host a state playoff game on their home turf at Century High School this Saturday, marking a first in program history. The team unites athletes from across Southeast Idaho, and players say the sport’s fast pace and family feel are drawing more local kids into lacrosse.
   

4. Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 12:27AM MDT until May 13 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID (localnews8.com) — Expect strong southwest winds up to 35 mph, with gusts reaching 55 mph today across the Snake River Plain and nearby regions under a Wind Advisory from NWS Pocatello. Driving, especially for high‑profile vehicles, could be difficult, and unsecured outdoor items or small boats on area lakes may be at risk from rough conditions.
   

5. Community Food Basket receives massive donation from LDS Church for America 250 celebration (localnews8.com) — Pocatello residents should know the LDS Church recently included local food banks in a major America 250 donation push, alongside a massive 24‑pallet shipment to Idaho Falls’ Community Food Basket. With food costs soaring and summer demand rising, the church’s regional effort is helping thousands of Idaho families stretch tight budgets and may ease pressure on Pocatello’s own food assistance programs.
   

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  • PRESS RELEASE: Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” Program Returns to Support The Idaho Foodbank
    As the growing season gets underway, Marshall Public Library (MPL) is once again partnering with The Idaho Foodbank for its annual “Garden to Give”… (Nextdoor )
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  • Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Pocatello. Apply here.
  • Insight Global posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Pocatello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pocatello here.

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