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Pocatello, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Pocatello! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a felony battery charge for this Pocatello woman?
  • See which Pocatello students shined in the America 250 art showcase.
  • What led to felony charges against this 65-year-old Pocatello man?

Also on today's calendar: NAMIWalks Pocatello and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Becoming windier, not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pocatello woman accused of smashing glass bottle over man's head during argument (rexburgstandardjournal.com) — Pocatello readers should know that a local woman has been charged with felony aggravated battery after police say a man was struck with a glass bottle during an April disturbance at a residence. She was jailed in Bannock County, released on bond, and now faces a May 18 preliminary hearing that could send the case to district court.
   

2. Third-Grade Learner Wins Best in Show at PCSD 25 America 250 Fine Arts Exhibition (pocatellochubbuckobserver.com) — A Tyhee Elementary third-grader from Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has earned Best in Show for his artwork and flute performance in the district’s America 250 fine arts exhibition. Held during Historic Downtown Pocatello’s First Friday Art Walk at Gate City Coffee, the show highlighted dozens of local students’ visual, written, and multimedia pieces and awarded more than $3,000 in prizes.
   

3. Pocatello man charged with two felony counts of sexual battery of a minor (idahostatejournal.com) — A Pocatello man has been charged with two felony counts of sexual battery of a minor after police reviewed text messages and interviewed the teen involved. Officers say the investigation began with a late-night call to a Pocatello home and led to his arrest and booking into Bannock County Jail. He remains free on bond and faces a preliminary hearing this week.
   

4. Montpelier Idaho Temple open house, dedication dates announced (idahostatejournal.com) — Pocatello residents who travel to LDS temples may be interested that the new Montpelier Idaho Temple will hold public tours Sept. 10–26 and be dedicated Oct. 18. It will become Idaho’s eighth operating temple, joining the existing temple in Pocatello and others across the state, with additional temples also planned or under construction.
   

5. Who's ready for state? Area teams battle for coveted berths in the state tournament (eastidahonews.com) — Pocatello High’s softball team is tied for No. 5 in 5A and hosts Century in a best-of-three district series starting Wednesday, with the winner earning a state berth. The article also breaks down other district softball tournaments across eastern Idaho, including Highland, Preston, Malad, and North Fremont, with brackets and championship dates set for this week.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday May 5
  • Downtown littles
    Blackfoot Performing Arts Center, 870 S Fisher St, Blackfoot
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday May 6
  • Middle School Drama Performances
    Idaho Science and Technology Charter School #468 Idaho Science & Technology Charter School
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday May 7
  • Gem Prep: Pocatello School Tour →
    Gem Prep: Pocatello Charter School, 4145 Yellowstone Ave, Chubbuck
    9:00 am
  • Band Concert
    Idaho Science and Technology Charter School #468 Idaho Science & Technology Charter School
    6:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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