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Pocatello, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Pocatello? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new stormwater pond could change flooding on Main Street
  • Paid Extreme Rush deposits? Here’s what Pocatello customers should do now
  • Why stained-glass fans should add Pocatello’s hidden chapel to their list

Also on today's calendar: Crafter’s Market at Station Square and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 53 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Pocatello to Hold Public Hearing on North Portneuf Crossing Stormwater Project (pocatellochubbuckobserver.com) — Pocatello residents are being asked to weigh in on the North Portneuf Crossing stormwater project at a public hearing on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The federally funded project would add a large drainage pond near the Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailhead to reduce flooding on Main and North Arthur, and written comments are also being accepted.
   

2. Extreme Rush closes permanently in Pocatello, leaving customers to seek refunds from their banks (idahostatejournal.com) — Pocatello’s Extreme Rush family fun center at 1000 Pocatello Creek Road has permanently closed just six months after opening, citing insurmountable financing problems. Management says operations have ceased and accounts are frozen, so customers with deposits, advance tickets or party reservations paid by card should immediately contact their banks to dispute charges while legal wind-down continues.
   

3. 9 Idaho Churches And Chapels Worth A Quiet Road Trip For Their Stained Glass Alone (newsbreak.com) — Pocatello quietly earns a spot on an Idaho stained-glass road trip thanks to St. Joseph’s Chapel on North Hayes Avenue, where preserved windows glow in an intimate sanctuary. The piece suggests travelers detour off I‑15 or I‑86, pair a chapel visit with Old Town Pocatello, and enjoy other notable stained-glass churches across the state for peaceful, history-filled day trips.
   

4. All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – Rhev Stucki – Oct. 22, 2026 (localnews8.com) — Pocatello football fans can celebrate junior quarterback Rhev Stucki, whose six-touchdown performance led the Pocatello Thunder to a 41–34 upset of Blackfoot and earned him Athlete of the Week honors. He credits his offensive line and longtime friend and receiver Caden Butterfield as the Thunder head into their regular-season finale against Century.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A beautiful moment in Pocatello!
    Judge Gutierrez, along with many of his family members, gathered to celebrate a special street naming in his honor. During the celebration, Judge… (Nextdoor )
  • PRESS RELEASE: City of Pocatello to Hold Public Hearing on North Portneuf Crossing Stormwater Project
    The City of Pocatello is inviting residents to provide feedback on the North Portneuf Crossing stormwater project during a public hearing Thursday,… (Nextdoor )
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator in Pocatello. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Pocatello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pocatello here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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