Hello Shelley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Shelley man hospitalized after rural roadside crash involving a horse
- How Shelley figures into Idaho Falls’ next big swim showdown
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 39 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 46.
- Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shelley man hospitalized after being struck by car while leading horse along road (idahostatejournal.com) — A local man from Shelley was hospitalized after being hit by a car while leading a horse along East 1400 North northwest of town Thursday morning. Idaho State Police say impairment is not suspected, but the road was blocked for about an hour. Shelley Police, Bingham County deputies, and Shelley-Firth Ambulance all responded to the scene.

• Bonds abound at Idaho Falls, Skyline swimming duel (postregister.com) — Shelley swimmers are on Idaho Falls’ upcoming schedule for a multi-team meet on October 10, following a friendly but competitive duel between Idaho Falls and Skyline in Idaho Falls. The story highlights how swimmers from rival schools support each other, share advice, and build lasting friendships while still chasing faster times and leadership roles on their teams.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday October 3
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Ultimate Scavenger: Idaho Falls →
Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls
10:00 am
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Insane Idaho Falls Scavenger Hunt →
Villa Coffeehouse, 344 Park Ave, Idaho Falls
11:00 am
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Missionary sports night →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Idaho Falls
12:00 pm
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The Addams Family →
Center Stage Theatre, 3175 Lockheed Circle, Idaho Falls
7:00 pm
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Rita Richardson at The Celt Pub & Grill →
The Celt Pub & Grill, 398 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls
9:00 pm
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PERREOWEEN — REGGAETON & LATIN HALLOWEEN PARTY →
The Gem Venue, 216 1st St., Idaho Falls
9:00 pm
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Rita Richardson Live at The Celt Pub & Grill →
The Celt Pub & Grill, 398 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls
9:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Sacrament Meeting (Sunday Worship) →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Idaho Falls
10:30 am
Monday October 5
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Fitness Made Simple Fall 2026
University of Idaho Extension, Bingham County, 412 West Paci, Idaho Falls
9:00 am
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City Council Work Session →
Council Chambers, 680 Park Ave, Idaho Falls
3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Chamber Connect – Attorney General Raul Labrador →
Idaho Falls ID
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Maximize Your Job Search – Idaho Falls →
Idaho Department of Labor – Idaho Falls office, 1515 E. Lincoln Road, Idaho Falls
3:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (07341) in Shelley. Apply here.
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Burger King posted a job opening for Graveyard Team Member in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Idaho Falls
- Lace up your Skates! Idaho Falls ice arena reopens Saturday with free skating lessons (localnews8.com)
- Falls Water Lifts Taylor Mountain Boil Advisory Near Idaho Falls, with Steps for Flushing Taps, Ice, and Filters (medicaldaily.com)
- A Feel Good Friday surprise for a man who overheard a conversation and did something no one expected (eastidahonews.com)
Ammon
- GIFT for Ammon: On-demand public transportation expands to Ammon (localnews8.com)
Ok Shelley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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